A reappraisal of body perception disturbance in anorexia nervosa.

摘要: Previous research has suggested that patients suffering from anorexia nervosa tend to overestimate their body size, whereas normal females be very accurate in this respect. This paper presents the results of further investigations perception amongst anorexic and females. The results, contrast earlier findings, indicate no such difference between groups. Detailed analysis data, however, points likelihood certain differences present group previous Moreover, it seems disturbance is not a consistent feature only some at stages during illness. On subdividing was demonstrated who vomit size more than do non-vomiters. It also likely are far homogeneous terms perception. In line with direct relationship found marked overestimation an early relapse. Evidence discussed which suggests specific may reflect abnormal sensitivity about associated factors as anticipation undesired change weight, extreme concern slimness anxiety putting on weight.