2012
DOI: 10.1556/mental.13.2012.1.1
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Evolutionary mechanisms in the background of anorexia nervosa

Abstract: Az anorexia nervosa kialakulására vonatkozóan ma a komplex, multidimenzionális megközelítéseket ajánlják. Emellett több olyan elmélet is ismeretes, mely a kórképet egy szelektív szemszögbôl vizsgálja, ilyen az evolúciós pszichológiai magyarázat is. Az evolúciós pszichológia az utóbbi két évtizedben bontakozott ki, képviselôi arra a kérdésre keresik a választ, hogy az evolúció során kialakult túlélési mechanizmusok milyen mértékben befolyásolják a mai ember lelki mûködését. Az anorexia nervosa evolúciós értelme… Show more

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“…Despite not having its own DSM-5 category, ON is present in modern, western world, as a possible coping mechanism to handle the rapid cultural evolution and changes of human urban environment. According to Nesse's (1999) hypothesis, some adaptive strategies from the past are not anymore beneficial, because what causes danger has changed significantly in the modern environment (Jánosi & Túry, 2012). A great example is demonstrated by the "Savanna principle" (Kanazawa, 2004, p. 28), which claims that humans needed sugar and fat for staying alive and developed a preference for "highly palatable" foods.…”
Section: Reconciling the Extremities: On As A Coping Mechanism With Mmentioning
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“…Despite not having its own DSM-5 category, ON is present in modern, western world, as a possible coping mechanism to handle the rapid cultural evolution and changes of human urban environment. According to Nesse's (1999) hypothesis, some adaptive strategies from the past are not anymore beneficial, because what causes danger has changed significantly in the modern environment (Jánosi & Túry, 2012). A great example is demonstrated by the "Savanna principle" (Kanazawa, 2004, p. 28), which claims that humans needed sugar and fat for staying alive and developed a preference for "highly palatable" foods.…”
Section: Reconciling the Extremities: On As A Coping Mechanism With Mmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, holding on to weight loss is signifying the lack of status and fighting capabilities by avoiding competition and combat, and this protects themselves of potential failure as well. Jánosi and Túry (2012) indicate that fashion and dieting industry benefit from the ability and enthusiasm of women's control over their bodies. This increased aspiration to lose weight is originated from the female fitness marker of a hip/waist ratio, signaling reproductive potential.…”
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