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Understanding anorexia and bulimia through motivational and neurobiological lenses could finally close the gap between brain science and real-world treatment outcomes.
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Theory Briefing
- Anorexia and bulimia affect millions, yet treatment success rates remain stubbornly low — motivational theory may explain why patients resist recovery.
- Neurobiological research reveals reward-circuit disruptions in eating disorders, linking dopamine dysfunction to compulsive restriction and binging behaviors.
- The paper bridges lab neuroscience and clinical practice, arguing that motivation-based interventions must align with patients' brain states to work.