The abstinence violation effect in bulimia nervosa.
Bulimia nervosa often follows a chronic and relapsing course. To understand relapse in this disorder, we highlight cognitive processes underlying the binge/purge cycle. Links are drawn between cognitions, causal perceptions, and the binge/purge cycle in a reformulation of the abstinence violation effect with a special focus on attributions. This reformulation is then applied to the lapse-relapse transition in bulimia nervosa. Finally, theoretical and clinical implications of the reformulation are presented.
Ward
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Department of Psychology, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Hudson
S M
SM
Bulik
C M
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D000339:Affect; D002032:Bulimia / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors