Deck 13: Enhancing Your Body Image

Question 1

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 1

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

Question 2

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 2

Commercials often convey messages related to physical attractiveness.

Question 3

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 function in social interactions and relationships.

Answer 3

an inability function in social interactions and relationships.

Question 4

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) EDNOS.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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

A) an eating disorder.
B) compulsive exercise.
C) low self-esteem.
D) high self-esteem.

Question 15

An individual with an eating disorder may also have

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

Question 16

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) EDNOS.

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

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

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

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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

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

Question 22

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 23

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

A) decreased bone mineral density only.
B) low energy intake.
C) amenorrhea only.
D) decreased bone mineral density and amenorrhea.

Question 24

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 25

All of the following are American Psychological Association criteria for anorexia nervosa EXCEPT

A) maintaining a body weight above a minimally normal weight for age and height.
B) intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat.
C) denial of the seriousness of a current low body weight.
D) disturbance in the way in which body weight or shape is experienced.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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 28

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 29

The primary characteristic that distinguishes compulsive exercise from regular exercise is

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

People with anorexia are at a risk of dying from

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

An individual's body image is genetically determined.

Question 34

Chronic dieting is an example of

A) healthy eating.
B) binge-and-purge cycles.
C) disordered eating.
D) learned behavior.

Question 35

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 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

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 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 41

Eating disorders affect people of all ages.

Question 42

Muscle dysmorphia is a more serious and life-threatening disorder than anorexia nervosa.

Question 43

Bulimia nervosa has the highest death rate of any psychological illness.

Question 44

Eating disorders affect men and women equally.

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

Most Americans suffer from a true body image disorder.

Question 48

Compare and contrast compulsive exercise and the female athlete triad.

Question 49

Explain how the media influences body image.

Question 50

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.

Question 51

The majority of people with a serious eating disorder will die if they do not get treatment.

Question 52

Individuals suffering from bulimia nervosa tend to be underweight.

Question 53

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