Question 1

Studies suggest that young males would often prefer to be than they are.

Accepted Answer

A)  thinner 
B)  heavier 
C)  taller 
D)  shorter 
A)  thinner 
B)  heavier 
C)  taller 
D)  shorter B

Question 2

In studies of Internet-based eating disorder prevention programs (Winzelberg et al., 2000) such as the "student bodies program,"

Accepted Answer

A)  the participants showed no beneficial effects. 
B)  participants reported improvement in body image and decreased drive for thinness. 
C)  not a single participant has developed symptoms of an eating disorder. 
D)  the drop-out rate has been extremely high. 
A)  the participants showed no beneficial effects. 
B)  participants reported improvement in body image and decreased drive for thinness. 
C)  not a single participant has developed symptoms of an eating disorder. 
D)  the drop-out rate has been extremely high. B

Question 3

Jody sometimes eats more than just about any other girl that you know. You wonder if her eating sometimes could be considered bingeing. In order to determine this, you would have to know

Accepted Answer

A)  the caloric intake of the foods. 
B)  whether she is eating junk foods. 
C)  whether eating gets to be out of her control. 
D)  the situations under which she eats a great deal. 
A)  the caloric intake of the foods. 
B)  whether she is eating junk foods. 
C)  whether eating gets to be out of her control. 
D)  the situations under which she eats a great deal. C

Question 4

Approximately of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10% 
B)  10-15% 
C)  20-30% 
D)  40-45% 
A)  5-10% 
B)  10-15% 
C)  20-30% 
D)  40-45%

Question 5

As we grow older, it seems that the amount of sleep that we require .

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  decreases until early adulthood and then begins to increase again 
A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  decreases until early adulthood and then begins to increase again

Question 6

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it with hypersomnolence disorder and narcolepsy.

Accepted Answer

Primary insomnia refers to an inability

Question 7

While a patient sleeps, a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration 
B)  muscle movements 
C)  brain waves 
D)  metabolic rate 
A)  respiration 
B)  muscle movements 
C)  brain waves 
D)  metabolic rate

Question 8

The most important and immediate goal in the treatment of a patient with anorexia nervosa is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  family acceptance of the problem 
B)  weight gain 
C)  balanced diet 
D)  resolution of family issues 
A)  family acceptance of the problem 
B)  weight gain 
C)  balanced diet 
D)  resolution of family issues

Question 9

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia nervosa indicates that one year after treatment,

Accepted Answer

A)  CBT was superior to IPT. 
B)  IPT was superior to CBT. 
C)  CBT and IPT had equivalent rates of helping clients improve. 
D)  Neither therapy was successful at helping clients improve. 
A)  CBT was superior to IPT. 
B)  IPT was superior to CBT. 
C)  CBT and IPT had equivalent rates of helping clients improve. 
D)  Neither therapy was successful at helping clients improve.

Question 10

With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are culturally determined and not biologically influenced. 
B)  the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have not been studied. 
C)  although the studies are still limited, there appears to be some biological influence in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 
D)  although the studies are limited, there does appear to be a large biological influence for anorexia nervosa and a very small biological influence for bulimia nervosa. 
A)  anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are culturally determined and not biologically influenced. 
B)  the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have not been studied. 
C)  although the studies are still limited, there appears to be some biological influence in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 
D)  although the studies are limited, there does appear to be a large biological influence for anorexia nervosa and a very small biological influence for bulimia nervosa.

Question 11

The reason that antidepressant medications are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy is that

Accepted Answer

A)  narcolepsy is often caused by depression. 
B)  the anti-anxiety properties of these medications reduce narcolepsy. 
C)  these medications suppress REM sleep that can trigger cataplexy. 
D)  antidepressants are found to reduce hypnagogic hallucinations. 
A)  narcolepsy is often caused by depression. 
B)  the anti-anxiety properties of these medications reduce narcolepsy. 
C)  these medications suppress REM sleep that can trigger cataplexy. 
D)  antidepressants are found to reduce hypnagogic hallucinations.

Question 12

Research reported in your text conducted by Grilo, Masheb, & Wilson (2006) found that patients with binge-eating disorder who responded rapidly to cognitive-behavioral therapy (by the fourth week) tended to

Accepted Answer

A)  have good responses to therapy both in the short long term. 
B)  have good short-term responses but show higher rates of long-term relapse. 
C)  have a difficult time in the short-term but show good long-term responses. 
D)  relapse almost immediately after treatment was discontinued. 
A)  have good responses to therapy both in the short long term. 
B)  have good short-term responses but show higher rates of long-term relapse. 
C)  have a difficult time in the short-term but show good long-term responses. 
D)  relapse almost immediately after treatment was discontinued.

Question 13

The most successful weight loss programs are

Accepted Answer

A)  commercial self-help plans that limit carbohydrates or calories. 
B)  self-directed diet plans based on diet books. 
C)  professionally directed behavior modification programs. 
D)  hypnosis-based plans. 
A)  commercial self-help plans that limit carbohydrates or calories. 
B)  self-directed diet plans based on diet books. 
C)  professionally directed behavior modification programs. 
D)  hypnosis-based plans.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating disorders are a way of expressing depression. 
B)  Eating disorders have a high comorbidity with stress disorders. 
C)  Depression may be a reaction to bulimia nervosa. 
D)  20-40% of all people with bulimia nervosa meet the criteria for a mood disorder during the course of their eating disorder. 
A)  Eating disorders are a way of expressing depression. 
B)  Eating disorders have a high comorbidity with stress disorders. 
C)  Depression may be a reaction to bulimia nervosa. 
D)  20-40% of all people with bulimia nervosa meet the criteria for a mood disorder during the course of their eating disorder.

Question 15

Dietary restraint studies suggest that people who are starved

Accepted Answer

A)  stop caring about food. 
B)  may become preoccupied with food and eating. 
C)  lose interest in food over time. 
D)  gradually adjust to starvation diets. 
A)  stop caring about food. 
B)  may become preoccupied with food and eating. 
C)  lose interest in food over time. 
D)  gradually adjust to starvation diets.

Question 16

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are generally "blamed" on culture and society. At the same time, there appears to be a genetic influence. Explain how culture and genetics may interact in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Cultures and societies tend to develop s

Question 17

Weight reduction efforts by girls tend to result in .

Accepted Answer

A)  overall weight loss 
B)  overall weight gain 
C)  no change in weight 
D)  stunted growth 
A)  overall weight loss 
B)  overall weight gain 
C)  no change in weight 
D)  stunted growth

Question 18

With regard to drug treatments for bulimia nervosa patients, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medications have not been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
B)  Antidepressants have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
C)  Benzodiazipine medications have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
D)  Anti-psychotic medications have been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
A)  Medications have not been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
B)  Antidepressants have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
C)  Benzodiazipine medications have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
D)  Anti-psychotic medications have been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa.

Question 19

One major problem with the use of medication in the treatment of bulimia nervosa is that

Accepted Answer

A)  well-controlled studies have not found medication more effective than a placebo. 
B)  the beneficial effects of the medication may be short-term. 
C)  side effects make most patients discontinue the medication. 
D)  patients refuse to take their medication. 
A)  well-controlled studies have not found medication more effective than a placebo. 
B)  the beneficial effects of the medication may be short-term. 
C)  side effects make most patients discontinue the medication. 
D)  patients refuse to take their medication.

Question 20

The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa has been referred to as a "collision between our culture and our physiology." The most accurate interpretation of this statement is that

Accepted Answer

A)  people have become too dependent on media determinations of beauty. 
B)  media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman. 
C)  dieting has become a fad that has been taken to an extreme. 
D)  society has no business telling us how to define beauty. 
A)  people have become too dependent on media determinations of beauty. 
B)  media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman. 
C)  dieting has become a fad that has been taken to an extreme. 
D)  society has no business telling us how to define beauty.

Studies suggest that young males would often prefer to be than they are.

In studies of Internet-based eating disorder prevention programs (Winzelberg et al., 2000) such as the "student bodies program,"

Jody sometimes eats more than just about any other girl that you know. You wonder if her eating sometimes could be considered bingeing. In order to determine this, you would have to know

Approximately of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

As we grow older, it seems that the amount of sleep that we require .

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it with hypersomnolence disorder and narcolepsy.

While a patient sleeps, a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

The most important and immediate goal in the treatment of a patient with anorexia nervosa is ________________.

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia nervosa indicates that one year after treatment,

With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is

The reason that antidepressant medications are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy is that

Research reported in your text conducted by Grilo, Masheb, & Wilson (2006) found that patients with binge-eating disorder who responded rapidly to cognitive-behavioral therapy (by the fourth week) tended to

The most successful weight loss programs are

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Dietary restraint studies suggest that people who are starved

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are generally "blamed" on culture and society. At the same time, there appears to be a genetic influence. Explain how culture and genetics may interact in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Weight reduction efforts by girls tend to result in .

With regard to drug treatments for bulimia nervosa patients, which of the following statements is TRUE?

One major problem with the use of medication in the treatment of bulimia nervosa is that

The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa has been referred to as a "collision between our culture and our physiology." The most accurate interpretation of this statement is that

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Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Studies suggest that young males would often prefer to be than they are.

In studies of Internet-based eating disorder prevention programs (Winzelberg et al., 2000) such as the "student bodies program,"

Jody sometimes eats more than just about any other girl that you know. You wonder if her eating sometimes could be considered bingeing. In order to determine this, you would have to know

Approximately of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

As we grow older, it seems that the amount of sleep that we require .

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it with hypersomnolence disorder and narcolepsy.

While a patient sleeps, a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

The most important and immediate goal in the treatment of a patient with anorexia nervosa is ________________.

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia nervosa indicates that one year after treatment,

With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is

The reason that antidepressant medications are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy is that

Research reported in your text conducted by Grilo, Masheb, & Wilson (2006) found that patients with binge-eating disorder who responded rapidly to cognitive-behavioral therapy (by the fourth week) tended to

The most successful weight loss programs are

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Dietary restraint studies suggest that people who are starved

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are generally "blamed" on culture and society. At the same time, there appears to be a genetic influence. Explain how culture and genetics may interact in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Weight reduction efforts by girls tend to result in .

With regard to drug treatments for bulimia nervosa patients, which of the following statements is TRUE?

One major problem with the use of medication in the treatment of bulimia nervosa is that

The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa has been referred to as a "collision between our culture and our physiology." The most accurate interpretation of this statement is that

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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