Question 1

Betts has anorexia nervosa. Chelsea has bulimia nervosa. Who will most likely have the better prognosis?

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A)   Betts
B)   Chelsea
C)   Betts and Chelsea will do equally well in treatment.
D)   You cannot determine this without additional information.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Genetic influence is probably strongest for

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A)   anorexia nervosa, restricting subtype.
B)   anorexia nervosa, purging subtype.
C)   bulimia nervosa.
D)   binge-eating disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Carol is 20 years old and underweight. She has not had a menstrual cycle for the past six months. The fact that she has not menstruated indicates she is experiencing

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A)   dysmenorrhea.
B)   compensatory behaviors.
C)   amenorrhea.
D)   histological disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Identify and describe the possible family environment causes of eating disorders.

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- Fami...

Question 5

Psychological treatments for eating disorders involve ____ therapy and ____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychoanalytic; cognitive
B)   humanistic; cognitive
C)   family; cognitive-behavioral
D)   family; narrativeE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Controlled weight gain is often conducted with the involvement of a ____ who educates a person about healthy food choices.

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A)   physician
B)   nutritionist
C)   nutritional psychologist
D)   dietary psychologistE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Mark has been participating in psychological treatment for his eating disorder. Sessions with family members are alternated with intense individual therapy focusing on his thoughts and behaviors. This intense individual treatment is referred to as

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A)   supportive family therapy.
B)   cognitive intuitive therapy.
C)   cognitive-behavioral therapy.
D)   behavior modification.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Studies to find genetic markers for eating disorders in general have produced

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A)   consistent results.
B)   inconsistent results.
C)   locating a drive for thinness on chromosome 5.
D)   locating an obesity gene on chromosome 12.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D) B

Question 9

Like mood disorders, eating behavior can be classified as

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A)   nonserious vs. serious.
B)   normal, mild, moderate, less severe, or more severe.
C)   an all or none phenomenon.
D)   strongly gender and culture related.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Bulimia nervosa is most notably marked by

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A)   binge eating and then fasting.
B)   binge eating and vomiting.
C)   restricted binge eating and exercise.
D)   involuntary vomiting due to over eating.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

When eating disorders are comorbid with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or purging, ____ are often prescribed.

Accepted Answer

A)   SSRIs
B)   GABA agonists
C)   norepinephrine antagonists
D)   endorphin modulatorsE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 12

Identify and describe the possible cognitive causes of eating disorders.

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- Envi...

Question 13

Binge eating disorder criteria specify that binge eating must be present for at least

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A)   1 month.
B)   2 months.
C)   3 months.
D)   6 months.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

People with anorexia nervosa have extreme misperceptions of

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A)   the body image of others.
B)   their own body image.
C)   how many calories are in different foods.
D)   how much exercise is required for good health.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 15

A risk factor in eating disorder is substantial ____ given by family members to a person who has lost significant weight and who is thus thought to have demonstrated great self-control.

Accepted Answer

A)   concern
B)   punishment
C)   reinforcement
D)   abuseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The stigma associated with eating disorders seems to be mainly from the widespread belief that persons with an eating disorder

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A)   are largely responsible for their own problems.
B)   have perverse beliefs and cannot connect with others.
C)   will ultimately self-destruct.
D)   only care about themselves.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

People with ____ refuse to maintain a minimum, normal body weight and have an intense fear of gaining weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   body dysmorphic disorder
B)   anorexia bulimia
C)   bulimia nervosa
D)   anorexia nervosaE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

If you find yourself monitoring everything you eat and when you eat it, are constantly thinking about weight and food, dieting strictly, 10% below your healthy weight, and have a low energy level, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   monitor your food intake.
B)   contact friends and family.
C)   consult a mental health professional.
D)   surf the Internet for answers.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Purging and nonpurging are classifications of

Accepted Answer

A)   compensatory behaviors.
B)   anorexia behaviors.
C)   bulimic behaviors.
D)   binge behaviors.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Racial or ethnic differences in the occurrence of eating disorders in America

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A)   have not yet been documented.
B)   affect large females only.
C)   interact with counseling opportunities.
D)   appear to be small.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 8: Eating Disorders

Betts has anorexia nervosa. Chelsea has bulimia nervosa. Who will most likely have the better prognosis?

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Genetic influence is probably strongest for

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Carol is 20 years old and underweight. She has not had a menstrual cycle for the past six months. The fact that she has not menstruated indicates she is experiencing

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Identify and describe the possible family environment causes of eating disorders.

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Psychological treatments for eating disorders involve ____ therapy and ____ therapy.

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Controlled weight gain is often conducted with the involvement of a ____ who educates a person about healthy food choices.

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Mark has been participating in psychological treatment for his eating disorder. Sessions with family members are alternated with intense individual therapy focusing on his thoughts and behaviors. This intense individual treatment is referred to as

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Studies to find genetic markers for eating disorders in general have produced

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Like mood disorders, eating behavior can be classified as

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Bulimia nervosa is most notably marked by

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When eating disorders are comorbid with depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or purging, ____ are often prescribed.

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Identify and describe the possible cognitive causes of eating disorders.

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Binge eating disorder criteria specify that binge eating must be present for at least

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People with anorexia nervosa have extreme misperceptions of

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A risk factor in eating disorder is substantial ____ given by family members to a person who has lost significant weight and who is thus thought to have demonstrated great self-control.

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The stigma associated with eating disorders seems to be mainly from the widespread belief that persons with an eating disorder

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People with ____ refuse to maintain a minimum, normal body weight and have an intense fear of gaining weight.

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If you find yourself monitoring everything you eat and when you eat it, are constantly thinking about weight and food, dieting strictly, 10% below your healthy weight, and have a low energy level, you should

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Purging and nonpurging are classifications of

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Racial or ethnic differences in the occurrence of eating disorders in America

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