Deck 25: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia

Question 1

McLorg and Taub emphasize in their study of anorexics and bulimics

A) the norm of slim bodies has been around for decades.
B) obesity is worse than eating disorders as far as good health is concerned.
C) dieting for both men and women is a good solution to the problem of obesity and would eliminate the motivation leading to eating disorders.
D) while the norm of slimness affects everyone in our society it influences women especially due to narrow female standards of beauty.

Answer 1

while the norm of slimness affects everyone in our society it influences women especially due to narrow female standards of beauty.

Question 2

McLorg and Taub emphasize in their study of anorexics and bulimics all of the following examples of shared conforming behavior EXCEPT

A) strong attachments to parents and family.
B) strong attachments to friends and peers.
C) adherence to norms of academic achievement.
D) adherence to norms of slimness.

Answer 2

strong attachments to friends and peers.

Question 3

Primary deviance according to Lemert refers to a

A) a situation where deviant behavior becomes the primary focus and basis of identity and behavior.
B) internalization of new deviant identity.
C) transitory period of norm violations that do not affect one's self-concept or behavior.
D) theory of the primary causes of deviance.

Answer 3

transitory period of norm violations that do not affect one's self-concept or behavior.

Question 4

Secondary deviance according to Lemert refers to

A) prolonged pattern of deviance with change in self-concept and behavior.
B) the type of deviance which does not rise to the level of criminal violation.
C) transitory norm violations with little long-term impacts on self-concept or behavior.
D) less serious, secondary forms of deviance which do not violate mores.

Question 5

The following is an example of primary deviance among the anorexics and bulimics McLorg and Taub studied:

A) being labeled anorexic or bulimic and acquiring new status.
B) feeling that one's eating disorder gave a purpose to their life.
C) purposeful starvation and/or vomiting but not considering oneself anorexic or bulimic.
D) purposeful starvation and vomiting and admitting one is anorexic or bulimic.

Question 6

The following is an example of secondary deviance among the anorexics and bulimics McLorg and Taub studied

A) recognizing that eating is a normal and acceptable part of life.
B) purposeful starvation and/or vomiting but do not see oneself as having eating disorder.
C) challenging label, persons successfully resist attempts to redefine self and alter behavior routines.
D) accepting labels as anorexic or bulimic, persons alter self-concept and begin to center lives around eating disorder.

Question 7

In terms of Goffman's distinction between discredited and discreditable stigmas, McLorg and Taub point out

A) anorexics harbor discredited stigma only, while bulimics suffer both types.
B) bulimics harbor discredited stigma only, while anorexics suffer both types.
C) anorexics harbor discreditable stigma only, while bulimics suffer both types.
D) bulimics harbor discreditable stigma only, while anorexics suffer both types.

Question 8

Discuss several of the conforming behaviors of anorexics and bulimics. Why are women more likely than men to develop eating disorders? Explain.

Question 9

Discuss anorexia and bulimia in terms of the concepts of primary and secondary deviance. Fully explain.

Question 10

Why are persons who are self-defined anorexics or bulimics reluctant to contact health professionals yet are willing to participate in self-help groups? Please explain and discuss fully.

Question 11

What are the primary inducements for the engaging in anorexic or bulimic behaviors? Explain fully.