Question 1

The disturbance in body image observed in anorexia nervosa is often linked to low self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In studies that compared interpersonal therapy with CBT, it was found that

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal therapy produced effects equal to CBT at follow up, but CBT was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
B)  interpersonal therapy produced long term effects equal to CBT and was equally as good at the conclusion of treatment. 
C)  interpersonal therapy worked much more quickly than did CBT. 
D)  interpersonal therapy produced effects inferior to CBT but was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
E)  interpersonal therapy produced effects that were inferior to CBT. 
A)  interpersonal therapy produced effects equal to CBT at follow up, but CBT was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
B)  interpersonal therapy produced long term effects equal to CBT and was equally as good at the conclusion of treatment. 
C)  interpersonal therapy worked much more quickly than did CBT. 
D)  interpersonal therapy produced effects inferior to CBT but was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
E)  interpersonal therapy produced effects that were inferior to CBT.

Question 3

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptom Checklist 90. 
B)  Beck Depression Inventory. 
C)  Eating Disorder Examination. 
D)  Eating Disorder Inventory. 
E)  Anorexia and Bulimia Checklist. 
A)  Symptom Checklist 90. 
B)  Beck Depression Inventory. 
C)  Eating Disorder Examination. 
D)  Eating Disorder Inventory. 
E)  Anorexia and Bulimia Checklist.

Question 4

Body dissatisfaction is more central to the diagnosis of bulimia than to anorexia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research evidence suggests that history of exposure to trauma is more frequently associated with development of an eating disorder that involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating 
B)  purging 
C)  caloric restriction only 
D)  control methods only, including caloric restriction and exercise 
E)  binge eating and purging 
A)  binge eating 
B)  purging 
C)  caloric restriction only 
D)  control methods only, including caloric restriction and exercise 
E)  binge eating and purging

Question 7

Describe the DSM-5 criteria for bulimia nervosa and specify the two subtypes.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for bulimi

Question 8

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders, particularly with

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative amnesia 
B)  mild psychotic disorders 
C)  substance, mood, anxiety and personality disorders 
D)  dissociative and somatoform disorders 
E)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
A)  dissociative amnesia 
B)  mild psychotic disorders 
C)  substance, mood, anxiety and personality disorders 
D)  dissociative and somatoform disorders 
E)  post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 9

List and briefly describe the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for anorex

Question 10

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s, the prevalence of eating disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B)  has increased, but only for the 20-30-year-olds. 
C)  has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D)  has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E)  has increased and stabilized, most clearly for anorexia nervosa. 
A)  has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B)  has increased, but only for the 20-30-year-olds. 
C)  has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D)  has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E)  has increased and stabilized, most clearly for anorexia nervosa.

Question 11

Impulsivity is associated with anorexia and bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that both involve weight and shape as a primary source of self-evaluation, have low self-esteem, and involve some type of behaviour aimed at controlling weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The textbook highlights that without prospective longitudinal studies, it can be challenging to distinguish between causes and consequences of eating disorders. Discuss this problem using two examples to illustrate.

Accepted Answer

When studying factors that may be involv

Question 14

With the publication of DSM-5, binge eating disorder has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  included as a subtype of bulimia nervosa. 
B)  included as a residual eating disorders diagnosis. 
C)  added to the "Not Otherwise Specified" diagnoses. 
D)  included as a standalone eating disorder. 
E)  has been moved to the appendix of the manual. 
A)  included as a subtype of bulimia nervosa. 
B)  included as a residual eating disorders diagnosis. 
C)  added to the "Not Otherwise Specified" diagnoses. 
D)  included as a standalone eating disorder. 
E)  has been moved to the appendix of the manual.

Question 15

Unlike people with anorexia, individuals with bulimia nervosa

Accepted Answer

A)  suffer from social isolation and depression. 
B)  engage in compensatory behaviours designed to prevent weight gain. 
C)  use weight and shape information as their primary method of self-evaluation. 
D)  have low self-esteem. 
E)  are typically within the normal weight range. 
A)  suffer from social isolation and depression. 
B)  engage in compensatory behaviours designed to prevent weight gain. 
C)  use weight and shape information as their primary method of self-evaluation. 
D)  have low self-esteem. 
E)  are typically within the normal weight range.

Question 16

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Major depressive disorder can involve severe weight loss or over-eating but will NOT include over-concern regarding weight or inappropriate compensatory behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Social withdrawal, irritability, preoccupation with food, and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular binge eating episodes. 
B)  Excessive exercise to compensate for eating binges. 
C)  Excessive use of enemas to compensate for eating binges. 
D)  Higher functioning and higher self-esteem. 
E)  An absence of inappropriate compensatory behaviours after eating binges. 
A)  Regular binge eating episodes. 
B)  Excessive exercise to compensate for eating binges. 
C)  Excessive use of enemas to compensate for eating binges. 
D)  Higher functioning and higher self-esteem. 
E)  An absence of inappropriate compensatory behaviours after eating binges.

Question 20

Many individuals with eating disorders move from one diagnostic category to another, and even back again, across time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The disturbance in body image observed in anorexia nervosa is often linked to low self-esteem.

In studies that compared interpersonal therapy with CBT, it was found that

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

Body dissatisfaction is more central to the diagnosis of bulimia than to anorexia.

Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

Research evidence suggests that history of exposure to trauma is more frequently associated with development of an eating disorder that involves:

Describe the DSM-5 criteria for bulimia nervosa and specify the two subtypes.

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders, particularly with

List and briefly describe the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s, the prevalence of eating disorders:

Impulsivity is associated with anorexia and bulimia.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that both involve weight and shape as a primary source of self-evaluation, have low self-esteem, and involve some type of behaviour aimed at controlling weight.

The textbook highlights that without prospective longitudinal studies, it can be challenging to distinguish between causes and consequences of eating disorders. Discuss this problem using two examples to illustrate.

With the publication of DSM-5, binge eating disorder has been:

Unlike people with anorexia, individuals with bulimia nervosa

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Major depressive disorder can involve severe weight loss or over-eating but will NOT include over-concern regarding weight or inappropriate compensatory behaviours.

Social withdrawal, irritability, preoccupation with food, and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder is characterized by:

Many individuals with eating disorders move from one diagnostic category to another, and even back again, across time.

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Exam 10: Eating Disorders

The disturbance in body image observed in anorexia nervosa is often linked to low self-esteem.

In studies that compared interpersonal therapy with CBT, it was found that

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

Body dissatisfaction is more central to the diagnosis of bulimia than to anorexia.

Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

Research evidence suggests that history of exposure to trauma is more frequently associated with development of an eating disorder that involves:

Describe the DSM-5 criteria for bulimia nervosa and specify the two subtypes.

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders, particularly with

List and briefly describe the DSM-5 criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s, the prevalence of eating disorders:

Impulsivity is associated with anorexia and bulimia.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that both involve weight and shape as a primary source of self-evaluation, have low self-esteem, and involve some type of behaviour aimed at controlling weight.

The textbook highlights that without prospective longitudinal studies, it can be challenging to distinguish between causes and consequences of eating disorders. Discuss this problem using two examples to illustrate.

With the publication of DSM-5, binge eating disorder has been:

Unlike people with anorexia, individuals with bulimia nervosa

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Major depressive disorder can involve severe weight loss or over-eating but will NOT include over-concern regarding weight or inappropriate compensatory behaviours.

Social withdrawal, irritability, preoccupation with food, and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

Unlike bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder is characterized by:

Many individuals with eating disorders move from one diagnostic category to another, and even back again, across time.

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

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