Deck 8: Obesity and Eating Disorders

Question 1

One long-term study found that women who were obese made less money than their normal weight peers.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In general, obese people tend to be more introverted, and less neurotic than normal-weight people.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Obese people tend to show a connection between the external circumstances of eating and the amount eaten, whereas for normal-weight people, the close connection is between their physiological state and amount eaten.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The tendency to eat more when nervous is more common in men than in women.

Question 5

Women are more likely to follow through on their intentions to walk if they had a weekly prompt than if they received calls only every 3 weeks.

Question 6

Frequent purging can lead to bleeding in the esophagus, burning of the throat by stomach acids and damage to tooth enamel.

Question 7

Women who have a close relative who suffers from an eating disorder are two to three times more likely to experience anorexia or bulimia than women without this link.

Question 8

Bulimics have high rates of obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Question 9

Some research suggests that attending an eating disorder program may actually lead to an increase in symptoms of eating disorders compared to those who do not participate in such a program.

Question 10

Exercise groups can, at least in some cases, be as effective as drug treatments for clinically depressed patients.

Question 11

What is the most commonly used measure for obesity today?

A) Body fat
B) Body Mass Index (BMI)
C) Kilograms
D) Submersion test

Question 12

Obesity is associated with increased risks of developing all of the following EXCEPT?

A) some types of cancer
B) hypertension
C) gallbladder disease
D) cirrhosis

Question 13

________, a chronic endocrine disorder in which the body is not able to produce or use the hormone insulin, is one of the most common health problems associated with obesity.

A) Diabetes
B) Hypertension
C) Glaucoma
D) Chronic heart disease

Question 14

In a study involving young children, which child did all of the children rate as the one they liked least?

A) one who was physically handicapped
B) one who had a facial disfigurement
C) one whose left arm had been amputated
D) one who was obese

Question 15

People with a ________ metabolic rate gain ________ weight than others, presumably because their bodies are not burning off as many calories.

A) higher; more
B) higher; less
C) lower; more
D) lower; less

Question 16

The ________ influences fat stores and/or levels of glucose or insulin in the blood, which in turn influences feelings of hunger and fullness.

A) hypothalamus
B) adrenal gland
C) pituitary gland
D) hippocampus

Question 17

Based on prediction made by the internal-external hypothesis, which of the following people is likely to consume the most ice cream?

A) Peter, an obese male, who is eating Haagen-Dazs ice cream
B) John, a normal-weight male, who is eating Haagen Diaz ice cream
C) Shane, an extremely obese male, who is eating a generic form of ice cream
D) Chris, a normal-weight male, who is eating a generic form of ice cream

Question 18

In an attempt to loose weight, Amy has decided that she will eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, and non-fat yogurts, while avoiding sweets such as candy bars and deserts. This attempt at weight lose is based on what theory?

A) Set-point theory
B) Internal-external hypothesis
C) Restraint theory
D) Mood regulation theory

Question 19

All of the following are good strategies to help people consume fewer calories, and hence loose weight, EXCEPT?

A) Setting short-term goals
B) Monitoring exactly what, where, and when you eat
C) Setting long term weight goals
D) Avoid keeping "problem foods" in the house

Question 20

Shannon has decided that it is time for her to lose weight. In an attempt to satisfy this goal, she promises herself a new DVD player is she is able to lose 5 pounds in the next two-weeks. Shannon is using what type of approach to lose weight?

A) Classical conditioning approach
B) Operant conditioning approach
C) Contingent-contracting approach
D) Set-point theory approach

Question 21

Which of the following techniques has been shown to be the MOST effective in promoting weight loss in men?

A) Individual contracts where people receive money based on one's own weight loss
B) Group contracts where people receive money based on the average group weight loss
C) Setting long-term weight goals
D) Trying to lose weight on your own without the support of a close confidante

Question 22

Increased exercise helps with weight loss in all of the following ways EXCEPT?

A) increasing metabolic rates
B) increasing lean body mass
C) suppressing appetite
D) decreasing metabolic rates

Question 23

Which of the following exercise plans is most likely to be continued?

A) exercising at home
B) exercising in a gym or club
C) engaging in one longer period of exercise daily (i.e., 40 minute exercise class)
D) setting long-range goals prior to exercising (i.e., "I will be running 10 miles a day in 12 months")

Question 24

Moderate amounts of exercise can lead to reduced risks of which of the following?

A) osteoporosis
B) cancer
C) diabetes
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 25

Tracy, a college sophomore, believes that she is overweight even though she is very skinny. Her roommate notices that she eats very little - in fact, a common breakfast for Tracy consists of one single cheerio. Tracy is also overly obsessed with exercise, and routinely runs of the treadmill for at least an hour everyday (usually more). Based on these behaviors, Tracy is most likely suffering from __________.

A) Bulimia nervosa
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Alcohol invincibility
D) Osteoporosis

Question 26

________ is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging.

A) Bulimia nervosa
B) Anorexia nervosa
C) Osteoporosis
D) Diabetes

Question 27

Anorexia nervosa can lead to all of the following serious life-threatening problems EXCEPT?

A) infertility
B) high blood pressure
C) bone loss
D) cardiac arrhythmia

Question 28

Binge eating to lead to which of the following health problems?

A) anemia
B) hypoglycemia
C) deficiencies in various nutrients
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 29

Bulimics are less sensitive to ________, which cues feelings of fullness, than people with normal eating patterns.

A) epinephrine
B) norepinepherine
C) cortisol
D) serotonin

Question 30

Based on previous research, who is most likely to score the lowest on a math test?

A) Ian, who is wearing a sweater while taking the test
B) Christine, who is wearing a sweater while taking the test
C) Mark, who is wearing a bathing suit while taking the test
D) Heather, who is wearing a bathing suit while taking the test

Question 31

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Women typically believe that men prefer a female figure that is bigger than men actually do
B) Women have an average BMI of 18 but believe other women have a BMI of about 22
C) Women exercise more per week than they believe other women exercise
D) College women's ideal figure is significantly smaller than their actual figure

Question 32

Which of the following characteristics are usually found in families of anorexics?

A) Parents tend to be over involved in their daughter's life
B) Family members have problems engaging in open communication
C) Family members have problems managing conflicts
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 33

________ have high rates of diagnosis with _________.

A) Anorexics; obsessive-compulsive disorder
B) Anorexics; depression
C) Bulimics; obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) Bulimics; perfectionists

Question 34

________ therapy is generally seen as the MOST effective treatment for bulimia.

A) Supportive-expressive
B) Cognitive-behavioral
C) Aversion
D) Operant-conditioning

Question 35

All of the following personality characteristics are associated with bulimia EXCEPT?

A) Perfectionism
B) Depression
C) Lacking a clear sense of self-identity
D) Negative self-views

Question 36

Who is at greatest risk for developing a major health problem?

A) Edward, who is apple shaped.
B) Bella, who is pear shaped.
C) Jacob, who is overweight.
D) Emmet, who is obese.

Question 37

Sixty-three children tasted 5 pairs of identical foods and beverages in packaging from McDonald's and matched but unbranded packaging and were asked to indicate if they tasted the same or if one tasted better. In this study, the food packaging served as the ____________ and the taste preference served as the _____________.

A) independent variable, dependent variable
B) dependent variable, independent variable
C) confounding variable, dependent variable
D) independent variable, confounding variable

Question 38

Sixty-three children tasted 5 pairs of identical foods and beverages in packaging from McDonald's and matched but unbranded packaging and were asked to indicate if they tasted the same or if one tasted better. Researchers found that children:

A) showed no preference
B) preferred the tastes of food and drinks they thought were from McDonald's
C) preferred the tastes of food and drinks they thought were organic
D) preferred the tastes of food and drinks they thought were from McDonald's and children with more television sets in their homes showed an even stronger preference for McDonald's

Question 39

The most common eating disorder is:

A) Anorexia
B) Bulimia
C) Caloric restriction disorder
D) Binge eating disorder

Question 40

Describe four distinct ways in which biological and/or psychological factors contribute to over eating.

Question 41

Describe two physical and two social/psychological consequences of obesity.

Question 42

Describe four distinct ways to treat obesity, using specific examples to illustrate your point.

Question 43

Describe four distinct ways in which biological, social, and/or psychological factors contribute to eating disorders.

Question 44

Describe two approaches to prevent eating disorders and two approaches to treat eating disorders.

Question 45

Describe three sociocultural factors that influence our experiences with food.

Question 46

Provide two explanations for the finding that children who watch considerable amounts of television are at increased risk of obesity.

Question 47

How does food availability relate to a culture's ideal body shape for women?

Question 48

Provide two explanations for the finding that families who regularly have meals together tend to have children with lower rates of disordered eating behavior.