Question 1

One of the health problems associated with the female athlete triad is amenorrhea, which is a lack of

Accepted Answer

A)  menstrual periods. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  fertility. 
A)  menstrual periods. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  fertility. A

Question 2

Americans typically receive messages through various media that lead them to believe that their body is very different from what it should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Eating disorders affect people of all ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A compensatory behavior, such as vomiting or using laxatives to get rid of food that has been consumed, is a behavior that

Accepted Answer

A)  has obvious health benefits. 
B)  attempts to balance out a previous behavior. 
C)  indicates a healthy body image. 
D)  has no potential negative health consequences. 
A)  has obvious health benefits. 
B)  attempts to balance out a previous behavior. 
C)  indicates a healthy body image. 
D)  has no potential negative health consequences.

Question 5

Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  how you look is more important than who you are. 
B)  appearance is more important than health. 
C)  eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy. 
D)  anyone can be slender if they work at it. 
A)  how you look is more important than who you are. 
B)  appearance is more important than health. 
C)  eating healthy and staying active is an effective weight loss strategy. 
D)  anyone can be slender if they work at it.

Question 6

Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  an eating disorder. 
B)  compulsive exercise. 
C)  low self-esteem. 
D)  high self-esteem. 
A)  an eating disorder. 
B)  compulsive exercise. 
C)  low self-esteem. 
D)  high self-esteem.

Question 7

An individual with an eating disorder may also have

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A)  other psychological disorders. 
B)  impulsive behavior. 
C)  a sense of empowerment. 
D)  high self-esteem. 
A)  other psychological disorders. 
B)  impulsive behavior. 
C)  a sense of empowerment. 
D)  high self-esteem.

Question 8

Explain how the media influences body image.

Accepted Answer

The media sets standards for what we fin

Question 9

An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia nervosa. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  binge-eating disorder. 
D)  night-eating syndrome. 
A)  bulimia nervosa. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  binge-eating disorder. 
D)  night-eating syndrome.

Question 10

A healthy body image is a key indicator of a person's

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A)  self-awareness. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-motivation. 
D)  self-actualization. 
A)  self-awareness. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-motivation. 
D)  self-actualization.

Question 11

Friends are more influential in body image development than our parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is

Accepted Answer

A)  binge-eating disorder. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  night-eating syndrome. 
A)  binge-eating disorder. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  night-eating syndrome.

Question 13

All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for anorexia nervosa EXCEPT

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A)  maintaining a body weight above a minimally normal weight for age and height. 
B)  intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. 
C)  denial of the seriousness of a current low body weight. 
D)  disturbance in the way in which body weight or shape is experienced. 
A)  maintaining a body weight above a minimally normal weight for age and height. 
B)  intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat. 
C)  denial of the seriousness of a current low body weight. 
D)  disturbance in the way in which body weight or shape is experienced.

Question 14

The concept of the ideal body image changes as popular culture evolves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tiffany is going through puberty and is concerned about her appearance. Her father assures her that she is growing into a beautiful young lady and that he is very proud of her. His reaction to Tiffany will likely cause her to

Accepted Answer

A)  be more accepting of her body. 
B)  have feelings of discomfort around members of the opposite sex. 
C)  be ashamed of her body. 
D)  have a negative body image. 
A)  be more accepting of her body. 
B)  have feelings of discomfort around members of the opposite sex. 
C)  be ashamed of her body. 
D)  have a negative body image.

Question 16

A disorder in which men take extreme measures to change their body because they believe they are either too fat or not muscular enough is

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle atrophy. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  hyperplasia. 
D)  muscle dysmorphia. 
A)  muscle atrophy. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  hyperplasia. 
D)  muscle dysmorphia.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Media images have little influence over what we find attractive. 
B)  Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness. 
C)  The ideal body image for women has always been thin and willowy. 
D)  Today's ideal body image is very similar to the typical American body. 
A)  Media images have little influence over what we find attractive. 
B)  Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness. 
C)  The ideal body image for women has always been thin and willowy. 
D)  Today's ideal body image is very similar to the typical American body.

Question 18

All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for bulimia nervosa EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent episodes of binge eating. 
B)  recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior. 
C)  body weight and shape unduly influence self-evaluation. 
D)  an imbalance of neurotransmitters. 
A)  recurrent episodes of binge eating. 
B)  recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior. 
C)  body weight and shape unduly influence self-evaluation. 
D)  an imbalance of neurotransmitters.

Question 19

Studies indicate that most adults are satisfied with their body image.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following disorders falls under the category of eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Binge-eating disorder 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Bulimia nervosa 
D)  Night-eating syndrome 
A)  Binge-eating disorder 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Bulimia nervosa 
D)  Night-eating syndrome

Exam 13: Enhancing Your Body Image

One of the health problems associated with the female athlete triad is amenorrhea, which is a lack of

Americans typically receive messages through various media that lead them to believe that their body is very different from what it should be.

Eating disorders affect people of all ages.

A compensatory behavior, such as vomiting or using laxatives to get rid of food that has been consumed, is a behavior that

Common myths that contribute to negative body image include all of the following EXCEPT

Having a negative body image can lead to all of the following EXCEPT

An individual with an eating disorder may also have

Explain how the media influences body image.

An individual who periodically consumes excessively large amounts of food without engaging in compensatory behavior would be classified as having

A healthy body image is a key indicator of a person's

Friends are more influential in body image development than our parents.

An eating disorder that may lead to the erosion of tooth enamel due to frequent purging is

All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for anorexia nervosa EXCEPT

The concept of the ideal body image changes as popular culture evolves.

Tiffany is going through puberty and is concerned about her appearance. Her father assures her that she is growing into a beautiful young lady and that he is very proud of her. His reaction to Tiffany will likely cause her to

A disorder in which men take extreme measures to change their body because they believe they are either too fat or not muscular enough is

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the relationship between body image and culture?

All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for bulimia nervosa EXCEPT

Studies indicate that most adults are satisfied with their body image.

Which of the following disorders falls under the category of eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS)?

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