Exam 15: Eating Disorders

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Adrienne has been diagnosed with the most common type of eating disorder known as __________ disorder.

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binge eating

Angela,a 15-year-old,is being seen by a clinical psychologist to determine if her eating patterns and preoccupation with having the perfect body meet the criteria for an eating disorder.Along with or instead of an eating disorder diagnosis,her psychologist should consider which of the following disorders?

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Individuals whose eating disorder is long-term and severe are at higher risk for _________.

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suicidality,death,medical complications

Who of the following is most likely to experience body dissatisfaction?

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Describe the role media may have in the development of eating disorders.What recommendations would you make to the media industry regarding the possible contribution to eating disorders?

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It has conclusively been proven that families,particularly mothers,cause eating disorders in their daughters.

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Describe two important ways in which individuals with anorexia nervosa are different from individuals with bulimia nervosa.

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It is not unusual for a child to be first diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at age 12 and then bulimia nervosa at age 18.This is known as:

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Describe how the statement "Internalization is more important than awareness" relates to the development of eating disorders.

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According to Sherwood and Neumark-Sztainer (2001),the media's influence on body image is:

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Identify three medical complications of anorexia.

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The most effective approach to treatment involves the use of ________ therapy.

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How might perfectionism be conceptualized as a risk factor for anorexia?

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A 12-year-old is more likely to be diagnosed with ________,while a 17-year-old is more likely to be diagnosed with ________.

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Compare and contrast three treatment approaches (e.g. ,medication,individual psychotherapy,family therapy,group therapy)for adolescents who are struggling with eating disorders.

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Child factors associated with the development of eating disorders include which of the following?

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One of the physiological factors underlying the development of eating disorders is a dysregulation in the serotonin and dopamine systems.

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Some researchers have proposed that individuals with eating disorders are similar to those who abuse substances,with food being the drug of choice.

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Isabelle has been diagnosed with anorexia and her therapist is using techniques such as engaging her in treatment,educating her about eating disorders,identifying barriers to changing eating behaviors,and developing a plan to prevent relapse.These are most likely techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E).

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________ is most likely to occur in early adolescence,when girls and boys become more preoccupied with their appearance.

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