Question 1

According to the Centers for Disease Control (2010), the rate of obesity in children and adolescents has steadily declined since the mid 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe some evidence that supports "cultural" influences in the development of eating disorders in young girls.

Accepted Answer

There is a significant amount of evidenc

Question 3

Families of people with eating disorders are reported to have a higher incidence of weight problems, but are less likely to have physical illnesses, affective disorders, or alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

___________ appears to be successful in the treatment of sleep terrors.

Accepted Answer

A) Scheduled awakenings 
B) Family education 
C) Play therapy 
D) Pharmacological treatment 
A) Scheduled awakenings 
B) Family education 
C) Play therapy 
D) Pharmacological treatment

Question 5

Subclinical concerns with weight and unusual eating behaviors are increasingly common in younger adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Treatment for bulimia nervosa from a cognitive-behavioral view

Accepted Answer

A) assumes that hormonal imbalance is at the core of the disorder. 
B) assumes that cognitive distortions regarding shape and weight are the primary features of the disorder. 
C) has been found to be equal to pharmacotherapy in its effectiveness. 
D) hospitalizes the young person in the early stages of treatment. 
A) assumes that hormonal imbalance is at the core of the disorder. 
B) assumes that cognitive distortions regarding shape and weight are the primary features of the disorder. 
C) has been found to be equal to pharmacotherapy in its effectiveness. 
D) hospitalizes the young person in the early stages of treatment.

Question 7

Research indicates that good sleepers do not wake up during the night.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The treatment approach for bulimia nervosa for which there is the best controlled research support is

Accepted Answer

A) antidepressant medication. 
B) the family-systems approach of Minuchin. 
C) cognitive-behavioral treatment. 
D) hospitalization. 
A) antidepressant medication. 
B) the family-systems approach of Minuchin. 
C) cognitive-behavioral treatment. 
D) hospitalization.

Question 9

Compare and contrast the various types of treatment used for enuresis.

Accepted Answer

Enuresis, also known as bedwetting, can

Question 10

Prevention programs designed to help young girls to recognize and challenge cultural messages have been proven to increase body esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the Maudsley family approach:

Accepted Answer

A) the family is seen as pathological. 
B) the treatment avoids focusing on the eating disorder, but rather address dynamics. 
C) families are encouraged to work out for themselves how to get the patient to gain weight. 
D) only works when the family is seen together. 
A) the family is seen as pathological. 
B) the treatment avoids focusing on the eating disorder, but rather address dynamics. 
C) families are encouraged to work out for themselves how to get the patient to gain weight. 
D) only works when the family is seen together.

Question 12

Antidepressants have recently been found to be helpful in maintaining weight in anorexic patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A sleeping child suddenly sits upright in bed and screams. The child still appears to be sleeping, but shows obvious physiological signs of distress and appears disoriented. Eventually, the child returns to sleep without fully awakening and has no memory of this event the next day. The child has experienced

Accepted Answer

A) a nightmare. 
B) a sleep terror. 
C) insomnia. 
D) an anxiety attack. 
A) a nightmare. 
B) a sleep terror. 
C) insomnia. 
D) an anxiety attack.

Question 14

In regard to the impact of biological influences on eating disordered behavior

Accepted Answer

A) exposure to higher testosterone is often implicated. 
B) increased hormonal changes at puberty are hypothesized to increase risk. 
C) increased serotonin activity has been observed in individuals with anorexia and bulimia. 
D) genetic influences are significant in preadolescents but fade through adolescence and adulthood. 
A) exposure to higher testosterone is often implicated. 
B) increased hormonal changes at puberty are hypothesized to increase risk. 
C) increased serotonin activity has been observed in individuals with anorexia and bulimia. 
D) genetic influences are significant in preadolescents but fade through adolescence and adulthood.

Question 15

A majority of children with encopresis are constipated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The medication most frequently employed in the treatment of enuresis is

Accepted Answer

A) librium. 
B) diuretics. 
C) desmopressin acetate. 
D) imipramine. 
A) librium. 
B) diuretics. 
C) desmopressin acetate. 
D) imipramine.

Question 17

DSM-IV distinguishes between two types of anorexia known as

Accepted Answer

A) normal weight vs. underweight. 
B) binging vs. purging. 
C) binge-eating/purging vs. restricting. 
D) primary vs. secondary. 
A) normal weight vs. underweight. 
B) binging vs. purging. 
C) binge-eating/purging vs. restricting. 
D) primary vs. secondary.

Question 18

The lack of urinary controls is usually not diagnosed as enuresis prior to the age of

Accepted Answer

A) 18 months. 
B) 3 years. 
C) 5 years. 
D) 10 years. 
A) 18 months. 
B) 3 years. 
C) 5 years. 
D) 10 years.

Question 19

Encopresis refers to the passage of feces into the clothing or other unacceptable area when this is not due to physical disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Family histories of youngsters with enuresis rarely reveal a number of relatives with the same problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the Centers for Disease Control (2010), the rate of obesity in children and adolescents has steadily declined since the mid 1980s.

Describe some evidence that supports "cultural" influences in the development of eating disorders in young girls.

Families of people with eating disorders are reported to have a higher incidence of weight problems, but are less likely to have physical illnesses, affective disorders, or alcoholism.

___________ appears to be successful in the treatment of sleep terrors.

Subclinical concerns with weight and unusual eating behaviors are increasingly common in younger adolescents.

Treatment for bulimia nervosa from a cognitive-behavioral view

Research indicates that good sleepers do not wake up during the night.

The treatment approach for bulimia nervosa for which there is the best controlled research support is

Compare and contrast the various types of treatment used for enuresis.

Prevention programs designed to help young girls to recognize and challenge cultural messages have been proven to increase body esteem.

In the Maudsley family approach:

Antidepressants have recently been found to be helpful in maintaining weight in anorexic patients.

In regard to the impact of biological influences on eating disordered behavior

A majority of children with encopresis are constipated.

The medication most frequently employed in the treatment of enuresis is

DSM-IV distinguishes between two types of anorexia known as

The lack of urinary controls is usually not diagnosed as enuresis prior to the age of

Encopresis refers to the passage of feces into the clothing or other unacceptable area when this is not due to physical disorder.

Family histories of youngsters with enuresis rarely reveal a number of relatives with the same problem.

Introduction

The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

Biological and Environmental Contexts of Psychopathology

Research: Its Role and Methods

Classification, Assessment, and Intervention

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Conduct Problems

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Language and Learning Disorders

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Evolving Concerns for Youth

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Exam 13: Disorders of Basic Physical Functions

According to the Centers for Disease Control (2010), the rate of obesity in children and adolescents has steadily declined since the mid 1980s.

Describe some evidence that supports "cultural" influences in the development of eating disorders in young girls.

Families of people with eating disorders are reported to have a higher incidence of weight problems, but are less likely to have physical illnesses, affective disorders, or alcoholism.

___________ appears to be successful in the treatment of sleep terrors.

Subclinical concerns with weight and unusual eating behaviors are increasingly common in younger adolescents.

Treatment for bulimia nervosa from a cognitive-behavioral view

Research indicates that good sleepers do not wake up during the night.

The treatment approach for bulimia nervosa for which there is the best controlled research support is

Compare and contrast the various types of treatment used for enuresis.

Prevention programs designed to help young girls to recognize and challenge cultural messages have been proven to increase body esteem.

In the Maudsley family approach:

Antidepressants have recently been found to be helpful in maintaining weight in anorexic patients.

In regard to the impact of biological influences on eating disordered behavior

A majority of children with encopresis are constipated.

The medication most frequently employed in the treatment of enuresis is

DSM-IV distinguishes between two types of anorexia known as

The lack of urinary controls is usually not diagnosed as enuresis prior to the age of

Encopresis refers to the passage of feces into the clothing or other unacceptable area when this is not due to physical disorder.

Family histories of youngsters with enuresis rarely reveal a number of relatives with the same problem.

Introduction

The Developmental Psychopathology Perspective

Biological and Environmental Contexts of Psychopathology

Research: Its Role and Methods

Classification, Assessment, and Intervention

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Conduct Problems

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Language and Learning Disorders

Intellectual Disability

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Evolving Concerns for Youth

Filters