Question 1

___________ disorders have the highest mortality rates of all of the psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety 
B)  Substance-related 
C)  Eating 
D)  Psychophysiological 
E)  Mood 
A)  Anxiety 
B)  Substance-related 
C)  Eating 
D)  Psychophysiological 
E)  Mood

Question 2

Interpersonal therapy for eating disorders differs from cognitive-behaviour therapy in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not directly target eating disorder attitudes and behaviours. 
B)  It focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. 
C)  It encourages the patient to use self-monitoring to help normalize their eating. 
D)  It uses psychoeducation about normalized eating. 
E)  It teaches problem-solving skills. 
A)  It does not directly target eating disorder attitudes and behaviours. 
B)  It focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs. 
C)  It encourages the patient to use self-monitoring to help normalize their eating. 
D)  It uses psychoeducation about normalized eating. 
E)  It teaches problem-solving skills.

Question 3

One therapy that has received some empirical support in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is ___________ therapy

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioural 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  pharmacological 
D)  family 
E)  nutritional 
A)  cognitive-behavioural 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  pharmacological 
D)  family 
E)  nutritional

Question 4

People with anorexia nervosa do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Eating Disorder Examination has been found to have poor reliability and validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Regardless of the type of treatment used, relapse is common in the case of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that ___________ offers an escape from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-induced vomiting; thoughts and feelings of guilt regarding binge-eating 
B)  binge-eating; thoughts and feelings about perceived failures 
C)  caloric restriction; self-awareness 
D)  use of laxatives; feelings of guilt about over-eating 
E)  binge-eating; guilt regarding purging behaviours 
A)  self-induced vomiting; thoughts and feelings of guilt regarding binge-eating 
B)  binge-eating; thoughts and feelings about perceived failures 
C)  caloric restriction; self-awareness 
D)  use of laxatives; feelings of guilt about over-eating 
E)  binge-eating; guilt regarding purging behaviours

Question 8

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 subtypes anorexia nervosa into the

Question 9

Which of the following is true regarding gender and body dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  There appears to be an increasing discrepancy between the average man and the "ideal man" as depicted in the media. 
B)  Pressure to obtain the ideal body is now about the same in females and males. 
C)  Males are generally not susceptible or sensitive to the effects of media images. 
D)  Males feel worse about themselves after viewing images of thin men. 
E)  The average male is becoming leaner over time, consistent with media images. 
A)  There appears to be an increasing discrepancy between the average man and the "ideal man" as depicted in the media. 
B)  Pressure to obtain the ideal body is now about the same in females and males. 
C)  Males are generally not susceptible or sensitive to the effects of media images. 
D)  Males feel worse about themselves after viewing images of thin men. 
E)  The average male is becoming leaner over time, consistent with media images.

Question 10

Perfectionism is a personality trait found in patients with eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bulimia nervosa has been treated with ___________ medication with some success.

Accepted Answer

A)  antipsychotic 
B)  antidepressant 
C)  bicyclic 
D)  antianxiety 
E)  St. John's Wort 
A)  antipsychotic 
B)  antidepressant 
C)  bicyclic 
D)  antianxiety 
E)  St. John's Wort

Question 12

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B)  reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C)  providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D)  educating children about the dangers of purging 
E)  decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal 
A)  behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B)  reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C)  providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D)  educating children about the dangers of purging 
E)  decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal

Question 13

An objective food binge is defined by the DSM-5 as eating a

Accepted Answer

A)  small amount of food and feeling not in control. 
B)  small amount of food in a specific time period. 
C)  large amount of food in a specific time period. 
D)  normal amount of food in a specific time period. 
E)  large amount of food but feeling in control. 
A)  small amount of food and feeling not in control. 
B)  small amount of food in a specific time period. 
C)  large amount of food in a specific time period. 
D)  normal amount of food in a specific time period. 
E)  large amount of food but feeling in control.

Question 14

That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  these traits tend to disappear following recovery of the eating disorder. 
B)  these traits tend to persist before and after an eating disorder has been diagnosed. 
C)  these traits are very common in women who suffer from eating disorders. 
D)  these traits are very present before the onset of an eating disorder but are not shown after an eating disorder is diagnosed. 
E)  these traits are found exclusively in people suffering from an eating disorder. 
A)  these traits tend to disappear following recovery of the eating disorder. 
B)  these traits tend to persist before and after an eating disorder has been diagnosed. 
C)  these traits are very common in women who suffer from eating disorders. 
D)  these traits are very present before the onset of an eating disorder but are not shown after an eating disorder is diagnosed. 
E)  these traits are found exclusively in people suffering from an eating disorder.

Question 15

Self-induced vomiting may also produce

Accepted Answer

A)  heightened sensitivity to cold. 
B)  dry hair and hair loss. 
C)  Russell's sign. 
D)  lanugo. 
E)  dry skin. 
A)  heightened sensitivity to cold. 
B)  dry hair and hair loss. 
C)  Russell's sign. 
D)  lanugo. 
E)  dry skin.

Question 16

A study that followed women treated for eating disorders for 9 years found relapse rates of about:

Accepted Answer

A)  one third 
B)  25% 
C)  11% for anorexia and 25% for bulimia 
D)  one half 
E)  65% 
A)  one third 
B)  25% 
C)  11% for anorexia and 25% for bulimia 
D)  one half 
E)  65%

Question 17

Individuals with anorexia and bulimia demonstrate signs of ___________ dysregulation, supporting the role of dysfunctional neurotransmitter activity in eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  serotonin 
B)  GABA 
C)  dopamine 
D)  ACH 
E)  melatonin 
A)  serotonin 
B)  GABA 
C)  dopamine 
D)  ACH 
E)  melatonin

Question 18

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Reduced serotonin transporter density has been associated with BOTH anorexia and bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People with bulimia nervosa are typically within the normal weight range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

___________ disorders have the highest mortality rates of all of the psychiatric disorders.

Interpersonal therapy for eating disorders differs from cognitive-behaviour therapy in which of the following ways?

One therapy that has received some empirical support in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is ___________ therapy

People with anorexia nervosa do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

The Eating Disorder Examination has been found to have poor reliability and validity.

Regardless of the type of treatment used, relapse is common in the case of anorexia nervosa.

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that _ offers an escape from .

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

Which of the following is true regarding gender and body dissatisfaction?

Perfectionism is a personality trait found in patients with eating disorders.

Bulimia nervosa has been treated with ___________ medication with some success.

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

An objective food binge is defined by the DSM-5 as eating a

That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

Self-induced vomiting may also produce

A study that followed women treated for eating disorders for 9 years found relapse rates of about:

Individuals with anorexia and bulimia demonstrate signs of ___________ dysregulation, supporting the role of dysfunctional neurotransmitter activity in eating disorders.

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Reduced serotonin transporter density has been associated with BOTH anorexia and bulimia.

People with bulimia nervosa are typically within the normal weight range.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Exam 10: Eating Disorders

___________ disorders have the highest mortality rates of all of the psychiatric disorders.

Interpersonal therapy for eating disorders differs from cognitive-behaviour therapy in which of the following ways?

One therapy that has received some empirical support in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is ___________ therapy

People with anorexia nervosa do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

The Eating Disorder Examination has been found to have poor reliability and validity.

Regardless of the type of treatment used, relapse is common in the case of anorexia nervosa.

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that ___________ offers an escape from __________.

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

Which of the following is true regarding gender and body dissatisfaction?

Perfectionism is a personality trait found in patients with eating disorders.

Bulimia nervosa has been treated with ___________ medication with some success.

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

An objective food binge is defined by the DSM-5 as eating a

That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

Self-induced vomiting may also produce

A study that followed women treated for eating disorders for 9 years found relapse rates of about:

Individuals with anorexia and bulimia demonstrate signs of ___________ dysregulation, supporting the role of dysfunctional neurotransmitter activity in eating disorders.

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Reduced serotonin transporter density has been associated with BOTH anorexia and bulimia.

People with bulimia nervosa are typically within the normal weight range.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that _ offers an escape from .