THE SEROTONIN HYPOTHESIS OF BULIMIA-NERVOSA - THEORY AND EVIDENCE

被引:33
作者
GOLDBLOOM, DS
GARFINKEL, PE
机构
[1] TORONTO HOSP,DEPT PSYCHIAT,TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA
[2] UNIV TORONTO,DEPT PSYCHIAT,TORONTO M5S 1A1,ONTARIO,CANADA
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CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE | 1990年 / 35卷 / 09期
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10.1177/070674379003500904
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder with multiple causes that has been the object of extensive research since it was first described in 1979. This review evaluates both the theoretical rationale and empirical evidence for a model which suggests that disturbed serotonin activity is involved in the development of this disorder. Limitations of the hypothesis and prospects for the future are considered.
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页码:741 / 744
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