| Summary: | Volume I of the thesis is the research component containing a literature review and a research paper. The theoretical systematic literature review explores the way control in Anorexia Nervosa can be understood in the framework of Perceptual Control Theory. The review has been prepared for the submission to the Clinical Psychology Review with adaptations made to meet regulations of the University of Birmingham. The research paper explores the meaning of perfectionism for clients with eating disorders. The paper has been prepared for the submission to the International Journal of Eating Disorders. Finally, a public briefing document is included which summarizes both papers. Volume II of the thesis is the clinical component which contains five clinical practice reports including a psychological models report, a service evaluation, a single case experimental design, a case study and an abstract of a case study presentation. These clinical practice reports were completed during clinical placements.
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