Kathryn Said:

which of these psychology essay titles would be the easiest to answer?

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Hi Kiera

I would personally opt for 1. DSM-IV definition of anorexia nervosa:
•Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height: Weight loss leading to maintenance of body weight <85% of that expected or failure to make expected weight gain during period of growth, leading to body weight less than 85% of that expected.
•Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though under weight.
•Disturbance in the way one's body weight or shape are experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self evaluation, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight.
•Amenorrhea (at least three consecutive cycles) in postmenarchal girls and women. Amenorrhea is defined as periods occurring only following hormone (e.g., estrogen) administration.

DSM-IV definition for Bulimia nervosa:

•Recurrent episodes of binge eating characterized by both:
1.Eating, in a discrete period of time (e.g., within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances
2.A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode, defined by a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating
•Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain
1.Self-induced vomiting
2.Misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or other medications
3.Fasting
4.Excessive exercise
•The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior both occur, on average, at least twice a week for 3 months.
•Self evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight.
•The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa


Both are in the field of biological/social psychology and i've just completed an essay on the same topic and got a really good mark for it as you have loads to talk about on the subject. You can talk about the biological side of ED's (ie- predisposition, depression and serotonin, anxiety, nurture ect) and on the social side you could talk about (and this is how you can talk about the 'evolve' part of the question) is not just the influence of magazines, fashion, the increase of 'gym and fitness culture' (including weight watcher type programmes) but more importantly and increasingly the influence of the internet: in particular 'pro-ana' and 'pro-mia' websites which is a huge growth area in research and you should find tons of research on this.
Also add some theories and apply them to eating disorders: i.e social learning theory, classical conditioning, social representation theory ect.

I hope you do really well with this hun, I found it such an interesting topic that it didn't seem like hard work at all to me, and i even struggled to keep within the word limit- so if it appeals to you i reckon thats half the battle. If you need anymore help- i'd be happy to help

GOOD LUCK X

Grace Said:

Writing essay on The Buffalo Theory. Cant find any resources. Can you give me a scientific point of view?

We Answered:

Your kidding right? The speed or strength of a brain cell has nothing to do with which ones are killed by consumption of drugs or alcohol. That is why you cannot find any resources. It was a theory devised by television writers and urban legend.

Gwendolyn Said:

How can I write an essay on this?

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get a pen and put it to some paper and let your hands do the work... i hear your very good with your hands lol

Dennis Said:

Advice on how to write a good health psychology essay?

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My dear Kiera....

Well...a good suggestion would be to get a copy of the "Journal of Health Psychology" and see, if you find a topic for your essay....

Other than that...I can suggest the following: "The social significance of Health Psychology by addressing the social, political and economic contexts of psychology and health processes"!

I sure wish you : "Good Luck" in your endeavor, Kiera and all the best for the future ! Greetings from Germany with all my love & care....Annette****

Julian Said:

IB Psychology - My first LAQ. Need help on how to write and structure this essay :)?

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Go to your encyclopedia ,and read Thomism. That will further your search . Next , go to business writing , look at formats Goodluck.

Daisy Said:

How to write an essay applying something from a book to yourself?

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Skim through the pages and "look for yourself."
This would mean something that you could relate to, and be able to explain about the certain aspect within your topic, and why you see yourself in that part. To notice that you increased your understanding of the topic, think about any questions you had while reading the chapter, and explain what it was that helped you understand the problem you had. "To understand yourself, look for the world in a broad-eyed scope, you'll see yourself everywhere." -- Dylan Dobson, future field medic for U.S. Army

Marlene Said:

how do i write an essay for psychology?

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better to word process