Biological factors: Anorexia
↵The biological approach has two main arguments for the origins of anorexia nervosa. First, there is the genetic argument that the disorder is inherited and runs in families. The second argument is that there are neurochemical reasons for anorexia - specifically, levels of serotonin and dopamine. How do genes lead to a complex dysfunctional behavior like anorexia? The answer is - we don't know. Several potential...