Question 1

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Many individuals with eating disorders move from one diagnostic category to another,and even back again,across time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Using the Keys study as an example,discuss how several of the symptoms of food restriction/semi-starvation are the same as those found in individuals with eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

The majority of cases of eating disorders are preceded by restrictive dieting.Keys et al.'s (1950)study showed that there are many similarities between people placed on a semi-starvation diet and those with eating disorders.Keys placed 36 young men on a diet of half the calories they normally consumed (around 1200)and they lost around 25 percent of their body weight.After 3 months,they were re-fed and permitted to regain weight.During the weight loss period,the men became obsessed with food,and experienced intense hunger and cravings.During the re-feeding period,the men often engaged in binge eating and had abnormal eating patterns.These men also experienced depression,anger,irritability,and suffered social problems.Individuals with eating disorders often experience similar symptoms of low self-esteem,depressed mood,feelings of failure,and stress.

Question 4

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A) behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B) reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C) providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D) educating children about the dangers of purging 
E) decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal 
A) behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B) reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C) providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D) educating children about the dangers of purging 
E) decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal

Question 5

The incidence of a disorder,such as anorexia nervosa,refers to whereas the prevalence refers to ___________ the __________.

Accepted Answer

A) number of new cases in a given year;number of people who have the condition 
B) number of people who have the condition;number of new cases in a given year 
C) number of people who are treated for a condition;number of people believed to have the disorder 
D) number of people believed to have the disorder;number of people who are treated for a condition 
E) number of people treated and cured;number of people afflicted by a disorder 
A) number of new cases in a given year;number of people who have the condition 
B) number of people who have the condition;number of new cases in a given year 
C) number of people who are treated for a condition;number of people believed to have the disorder 
D) number of people believed to have the disorder;number of people who are treated for a condition 
E) number of people treated and cured;number of people afflicted by a disorder

Question 6

Unlike bulimia nervosa,binge eating disorder is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) Regular binge eating episodes. 
B) Excessive exercise to compensate for eating binges. 
C) Excessive use of enemas to compensate for eating binges. 
D) Higher functioning and higher self-esteem. 
E) An absence of inappropriate compensatory behaviours after eating binges. 
A) Regular binge eating episodes. 
B) Excessive exercise to compensate for eating binges. 
C) Excessive use of enemas to compensate for eating binges. 
D) Higher functioning and higher self-esteem. 
E) An absence of inappropriate compensatory behaviours after eating binges.

Question 7

Few sufferers of eating disorders have reported early sexual abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the DSM-5,one feature of anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A) refusal to maintain at least 15% of expected body weight. 
B) refusal to maintain at least 35% of expected body weight. 
C) refusal to maintain at least 90% of expected body weight. 
D) refusal to maintain at least 25% of expected body weight. 
E) Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements leading to a significantly low body weight. 
A) refusal to maintain at least 15% of expected body weight. 
B) refusal to maintain at least 35% of expected body weight. 
C) refusal to maintain at least 90% of expected body weight. 
D) refusal to maintain at least 25% of expected body weight. 
E) Restriction of energy intake relative to requirements leading to a significantly low body weight.

Question 9

Social withdrawal,irritability,preoccupation with food,and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Interpersonal therapy for eating disorders differs from cognitive-behaviour therapy in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not directly target eating disorder attitudes and behaviours. 
B) It focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. 
C) It encourages the patient to use self-monitoring to help normalize their eating. 
D) It uses psychoeducation about normalized eating. 
E) It teaches problem-solving skills. 
A) It does not directly target eating disorder attitudes and behaviours. 
B) It focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. 
C) It encourages the patient to use self-monitoring to help normalize their eating. 
D) It uses psychoeducation about normalized eating. 
E) It teaches problem-solving skills.

Question 11

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The main difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A) men are generally diagnosed with binge eating disorder and women are diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. 
B) those suffering from binge eating disorder binge more often. 
C) binge eating disorder does not involve a sense of lack of control. 
D) the number of calories consumed per binge is higher in bulimia nervosa. 
E) sufferers of binge eating disorder do not engage in compensatory behaviours. 
A) men are generally diagnosed with binge eating disorder and women are diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. 
B) those suffering from binge eating disorder binge more often. 
C) binge eating disorder does not involve a sense of lack of control. 
D) the number of calories consumed per binge is higher in bulimia nervosa. 
E) sufferers of binge eating disorder do not engage in compensatory behaviours.

Question 13

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 subtypes anorexia nervosa into the

Question 14

Family therapy for eating disorders appears to have greater effectiveness for:

Accepted Answer

A) adults 
B) adolescents 
C) males 
D) females 
E) all patients 
A) adults 
B) adolescents 
C) males 
D) females 
E) all patients

Question 15

One therapy that has received some empirical support in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is ___________ therapy

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive-behavioural 
B) interpersonal 
C) pharmacological 
D) family 
E) nutritional 
A) cognitive-behavioural 
B) interpersonal 
C) pharmacological 
D) family 
E) nutritional

Question 16

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders,particularly with

Accepted Answer

A) dissociative amnesia 
B) mild psychotic disorders 
C) substance,mood,anxiety and personality disorders 
D) dissociative and somatoform disorders 
E) post-traumatic stress disorder 
A) dissociative amnesia 
B) mild psychotic disorders 
C) substance,mood,anxiety and personality disorders 
D) dissociative and somatoform disorders 
E) post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 17

List and briefly describe the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for anorex

Question 18

Within non-clinical populations,there is evidence that

Accepted Answer

A) males are more likely to perceive themselves as overweight. 
B) males are more likely to be on diets. 
C) females are more satisfied with their weight than are males. 
D) males are disproportionately affected by weight and shape concerns. 
E) males would like to increase their weight,whereas females would like to lose weight. 
A) males are more likely to perceive themselves as overweight. 
B) males are more likely to be on diets. 
C) females are more satisfied with their weight than are males. 
D) males are disproportionately affected by weight and shape concerns. 
E) males would like to increase their weight,whereas females would like to lose weight.

Question 19

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s,the prevalence of eating disorders:

Accepted Answer

A) has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B) has increased,but only for the 20-30-year-olds. 
C) has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D) has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E) has increased and stabilized,most clearly for anorexia nervosa. 
A) has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B) has increased,but only for the 20-30-year-olds. 
C) has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D) has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E) has increased and stabilized,most clearly for anorexia nervosa.

Question 20

A study of eating-disordered patients found that ___________ percent of the patients reported being sexually abused.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 59 
A) 1 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 59

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Many individuals with eating disorders move from one diagnostic category to another,and even back again,across time.

Using the Keys study as an example,discuss how several of the symptoms of food restriction/semi-starvation are the same as those found in individuals with eating disorders.

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

The incidence of a disorder,such as anorexia nervosa,refers to whereas the prevalence refers to _ the .

Unlike bulimia nervosa,binge eating disorder is characterized by:

Few sufferers of eating disorders have reported early sexual abuse.

In the DSM-5,one feature of anorexia nervosa is

Social withdrawal,irritability,preoccupation with food,and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

Interpersonal therapy for eating disorders differs from cognitive-behaviour therapy in which of the following ways?

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

The main difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa is

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

Family therapy for eating disorders appears to have greater effectiveness for:

One therapy that has received some empirical support in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is ___________ therapy

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders,particularly with

List and briefly describe the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Within non-clinical populations,there is evidence that

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s,the prevalence of eating disorders:

A study of eating-disordered patients found that ___________ percent of the patients reported being sexually abused.

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Exam 10: Eating Disorders

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Many individuals with eating disorders move from one diagnostic category to another,and even back again,across time.

Using the Keys study as an example,discuss how several of the symptoms of food restriction/semi-starvation are the same as those found in individuals with eating disorders.

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

The incidence of a disorder,such as anorexia nervosa,refers to whereas the prevalence refers to ___________ the __________.

Unlike bulimia nervosa,binge eating disorder is characterized by:

Few sufferers of eating disorders have reported early sexual abuse.

In the DSM-5,one feature of anorexia nervosa is

Social withdrawal,irritability,preoccupation with food,and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

Interpersonal therapy for eating disorders differs from cognitive-behaviour therapy in which of the following ways?

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

The main difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa is

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

Family therapy for eating disorders appears to have greater effectiveness for:

One therapy that has received some empirical support in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is ___________ therapy

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders,particularly with

List and briefly describe the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Within non-clinical populations,there is evidence that

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s,the prevalence of eating disorders:

A study of eating-disordered patients found that ___________ percent of the patients reported being sexually abused.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

The incidence of a disorder,such as anorexia nervosa,refers to whereas the prevalence refers to _ the .