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LaDunn

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Explain what is meant by viewing eating disorders as a cultural syndrome, and whether anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are examples of one.
 
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Dr. Basch helps to assess children for ADHD. Many parents who come to him want more than just rating scales with subjective judgments used as part of the diagnostic process. Dr. Basch uses a method of behavioral observation known as the , which helps him assess if a child can sustain attention and limit impulsivity on difficult tasks.
 
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Ahernandez18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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- cultural syndromes refer to disorders that appear only in certain nations or types of nations
- some have argued eating disorders are mainly observed in Westernized cultures
- anorexia nervosa is observed in most countries and cannot mainly be attributed to Western ideals
- bulimia nervosa is more likely to be a case of a cultural syndrome, as it does appear more frequently in Western or Westernized nations

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