| Abstract: | Various studies have suggested that patients with anorexia nervosa may have cognitive deficits on neuropsychological examination. A battery of tests was administered to 35 patients (34 female, 1 male), diagnosed as suffering from anorexia nervosa (n = 20) or bulimia nervosa (n = 15) during the early stages of admission to a specialized eating disorders unit. Results revealed no significant differences between the anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa patients on any of the intellectual, neuropsychological, or academic-related tasks that were administered. There was no evidence of cognitive deficits in certain patient groups when compared with theoretical norms. |
