Deck 15: Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

menstrual periods.

Question 2

The BEST definition of body image is

A)whether or not you like certain features of your body.
B)your impression of what others think about your appearance.
C)how you view your body and your feelings and beliefs about your appearance.
D)how you view yourself when you compare yourself to a celebrity.

Answer 2

how you view your body and your feelings and beliefs about your appearance.

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness.

Question 4

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

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 5

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

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

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the eating disorders defined by the American Psychological Association?

A)anorexia and bulimia nervosa
B)anxiety-related eating disorder
C)binge-eating disorder
D)OSFED

Question 7

A person with disordered eating may do all of the following EXCEPT

A)punish themselves if they gain weight.
B)attempt to follow the latest diet fad.
C)go to extremes to reduce calorie intake.
D)reward themselves if they gain weight.

Question 8

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

A)disordered eating.
B)steroid abuse.
C)anxiety and distress.
D)high self-esteem.

Question 9

The physical flaw that most individuals associate with negative body image is

A)body weight.
B)height.
C)hair color.
D)facial blemishes.

Question 10

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)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 11

Jasmine is always complaining that she doesn't like the way she looks.She tells her friend Amber that she thinks her thighs are too big and that she feels fat.Amber assures Jasmine that she isn't fat,but Jasmine won't listen.It is likely that Jasmine may be suffering from

A)peer pressure.
B)a negative body image.
C)anxiety.
D)depression.

Question 12

After drastic weight loss,an anorexic individual will

A)feel satisfied with their body image.
B)feel that they are still too fat.
C)feel that they can afford to regain some of the weight.
D)be cured of anorexia nervosa.

Question 13

Recent neurological studies have linked body image disorders to

A)family eating patterns.
B)poor neurotransmitter regulation and impairments in visual processing.
C)poor emotional control and certain learning disabilities.
D)motor neuron deficits and impairments in auditory processing.

Question 14

The body image continuum developed by researchers at the University of Arizona

A)identifies distinct stages associated with how satisfied you are with your body.
B)only identifies behaviors associated with a negative body image.
C)represents a range of behaviors and attitudes toward body image.
D)only identifies behaviors associated with a positive body image.

Question 15

A person suffering from body dysmorphic disorder would likely

A)have high self-esteem.
B)be realistic about their appearance.
C)have no obsessive tendencies.
D)take extreme measures to conceal or alter certain physical features.

Question 16

An individual with an eating disorder commonly may also have

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

Question 17

Karen is extremely dissatisfied with her body shape and she has gone through three cosmetic surgeries to alter her facial structure.Karen is most likely suffering from

A)social physique anxiety.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)body dysmorphic disorder.
D)bulimia nervosa.

Question 18

Individuals with an intense fear of gaining weight along with an extremely distorted body image have the eating disorder known as

A)amenorrhea.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)bulimia nervosa.
D)OSFED.

Question 19

A key characteristic associated with social physique anxiety is

A)an over-reliance on counseling or therapy.
B)avoidance of issues associated with appearance.
C)a pattern of yo-yo dieting.
D)less ability to function in social interactions and relationships.

Question 20

A major influence on our development of a body image is

A)characters you read about in books.
B)how lean or chubby you were as a child.
C)how employers and teachers see you.
D)the media and popular culture.

Question 21

All of the following are characteristic of bulimia nervosa EXCEPT

A)recurrent episodes of binge eating.
B)recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior.
C)obsession with body weight and appearance.
D)an imbalance of neurotransmitters.

Question 22

If you want to help a friend whom you suspect has an eating disorder,you should do all of the following EXCEPT

A)gather information on the disorder.
B)offer to go with your friend to see a counselor.
C)force your friend to acknowledge that the problem is his or her fault.
D)compliment your friend's personality or achievements.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa.She is depressed,lacks self-confidence,and has strained relationships with family members and friends.Though she is extremely thin,she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate.The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to

A)stabilize her weight.
B)involve family and friends.
C)provide counseling to deal with Tina's self-esteem issues.
D)determine her body mass index.

Question 25

The decrease in estrogen seen with the female athlete triad contributes to

A)insomnia.
B)low energy intake.
C)increased appetite.
D)decreased bone mineral density.

Question 26

A disorder that typically occurs in men and is characterized by extreme measures to change body shape and a belief that the body is insufficiently lean or muscular is

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

Which of the following disorders falls under the category of other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED)?

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

Question 29

Treena is so passionate about environmentally conscious food choices that she has adopted a vegan,raw foods diet consisting only of locally grown foods.As a result,she has begun to develop deficiencies of several micronutrients,including vitamin B₁₂ and iron.Treena is MOST likely suffering from

A)anorexia nervosa.
B)bulimia nervosa.
C)orthorexia nervosa.
D)OSFED.

Question 30

An individual's body image is largely determined by genetics.

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

People with anorexia are at increased risk of death from

A)colon cancer.
B)heart or kidney failure.
C)type 2 diabetes.
D)muscle loss.

Question 33

Raye is a 20-year-old woman who is about 10 pounds over her ideal weight but is in good health and works out regularly to stay fit.She appreciates her curvy body type and shops for clothes in bright colors that make her feel attractive and cheerful.Raye's attitudes and behavior demonstrate a

A)positive body image.
B)negative body image.
C)variable body image.
D)disordered body image.

Question 34

Unlike regular exercise,compulsive exercise is

A)planned in advance.
B)used to alleviate guilt and anxiety.
C)associated with lower risk of injury.
D)only performed by athletes.

Question 35

Darren was not able to exercise today because of his hectic schedule.An inappropriate compensatory behavior for Darren would be to

A)work out the next morning to make up for today's lack of exercise.
B)restructure his schedule so that he can avoid this problem in the future.
C)skip dinner to make up for his failure to exercise.
D)consume extra helpings at dinner because he is hungry.

Question 36

Chronic dieting is an example of

A)OSFED.
B)binge-and-purge cycles.
C)disordered eating.
D)a clinical eating disorder.

Question 37

Compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or using laxatives to rid the body of food that has been consumed

A)have obvious health benefits.
B)attempt to balance out a previous behavior.
C)indicate a healthy body image.
D)have no potential negative health consequences.

Question 38

All of the following are characteristic of anorexia nervosa EXCEPT

A)maintaining a body weight above a minimally normal weight for age and height.
B)having intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.
C)restricting food intake to the point of self-starvation.
D)disturbance in the way in which body weight or shape is experienced.

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

Eating disorders affect people of all ages.

Question 42

Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.

Question 43

Most Americans suffer from a true body image disorder.

Question 44

What are some of the myths surrounding body image and how can you challenge them?

Question 45

Individuals who are perfectionists are at an increased risk for eating disorders.

Question 46

All people who suffer from disordered eating eventually progress to a clinical eating disorder.

Question 47

Anorexia nervosa is not a life-threatening disorder.

Question 48

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

Question 49

Explain how the media influences body image.

Question 50

Eating disorders affect men and women equally.

Question 51

Bulimia nervosa is more likely to lead to weight gain than binge-eating disorder.

Question 52

Individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa tend to be underweight.

Question 53

Explain why some public health experts have observed a "disconnect" between our media ideals of male and female weight and contemporary reality.

Question 54

The biological,behavioral,and social underpinnings of eating disorders are clear and easy to understand.

Question 55

How would you recognize someone with an eating disorder? Include examples of observable behaviors or actions that would indicate that an individual may have a problem.