Deck 8: Focus on Body Image

Question 1

An individual with an eating disorder may also have _______________________.

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

D

Question 3

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

Answer 3

B

Question 4

People with anorexia are at a higher risk of dying from _____________________.

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

Question 5

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 ______________________.

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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

A)low body weight
B)low energy intake
C)amenorrhea
D)decreased bone mineral density and amenorrhea

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 behaviours associated with a negative body image
C)represents a range of behaviours and attitudes toward body image
D)only identifies behavours associated with a positive body image

Question 11

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 12

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

Question 13

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)an inability to function in social interactions and relationships

Question 14

The primary characteristic that distinguishes compulsive exercise from regular exercise is 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 15

Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa.She is depressed and lacks self-confidence.Though she is extremely thin,she continues to lose weight at a rapid pace.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 16

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

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

Question 17

Recent neurological studies have linked body image disorders to ________________________.

A)Family environment and established eating patterns
B)Poor neurotransmitter regulation and impairments in visual processing
C)Poor emotional control and certain learning disabilities
D)Several spinal column deformities or birth defects

Question 18

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 19

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)confront your friend and force him or her to acknowledge the problem
D)explain your concerns to your friend in a caring manner

Question 20

Darren was not able to exercise today due to his hectic schedule.An inappropriate compensatory behaviour 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 lack of exercise
D)consume extra helpings at dinner because he is hungry

Question 21

Explain how the media influences body image.

Question 22

Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.

Question 23

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