Question 1

One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is .

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics 
B)  higher body temperature 
C)  low body weight 
D)  percentage of body fat 
A)  genetics 
B)  higher body temperature 
C)  low body weight 
D)  percentage of body fat

Question 2

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of fat cells 
B)  Likelihood of fat storage 
C)  Activity levels 
D)  Fat cell shape 
A)  Number of fat cells 
B)  Likelihood of fat storage 
C)  Activity levels 
D)  Fat cell shape

Question 3

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by .

Accepted Answer

A)  laxative use 
B)  purging 
C)  a lack of compensatory behaviors 
D)  emaciation 
A)  laxative use 
B)  purging 
C)  a lack of compensatory behaviors 
D)  emaciation

Question 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a diminished sense of personal control. 
B)  They may manifest as strikingly low self-esteem. 
C)  They display more perfectionistic attitudes. 
D)  All of these statements tend ot be accurate. 
A)  They have a diminished sense of personal control. 
B)  They may manifest as strikingly low self-esteem. 
C)  They display more perfectionistic attitudes. 
D)  All of these statements tend ot be accurate.

Question 5

The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seem to be .

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  psychological 
C)  somatogenic 
D)  sociocultural 
A)  genetic 
B)  psychological 
C)  somatogenic 
D)  sociocultural

Question 6

Lack of adequate sleep has a negative effect on .

Accepted Answer

A)  health 
B)  productivity 
C)  clarity of thought 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  health 
B)  productivity 
C)  clarity of thought 
D)  all of these choices

Question 7

The families of anorexia nervosa patients are typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  open communication. 
B)  high achievement. 
C)  perfectionism. 
D)  concern with external appearances. 
A)  open communication. 
B)  high achievement. 
C)  perfectionism. 
D)  concern with external appearances.

Question 8

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  The influence of behavioral genetics 
B)  The fact that boys are encouraged to play sports and girls to be active in social functions 
C)  The fact that puberty brings boys' bodies closer to the societal ideal and girls' bodies further from the societal ideal 
D)  The differences in the way boys and girls tend to gain weight from overeating 
A)  The influence of behavioral genetics 
B)  The fact that boys are encouraged to play sports and girls to be active in social functions 
C)  The fact that puberty brings boys' bodies closer to the societal ideal and girls' bodies further from the societal ideal 
D)  The differences in the way boys and girls tend to gain weight from overeating

Question 9

Outcome research regarding the long-term success of treatment for eating disorders indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than bulimia nervosa patients. 
B)  bulimia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than anorexia nervosa patients. 
C)  both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa patients almost always make a full and long-term recovery after treatment. 
D)  neither anorexia nervosa nor bulimia nervosa patients tend to make long-term recoveries, with most patients going through repeated bouts of these disorders throughout their lives. 
A)  anorexia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than bulimia nervosa patients. 
B)  bulimia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than anorexia nervosa patients. 
C)  both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa patients almost always make a full and long-term recovery after treatment. 
D)  neither anorexia nervosa nor bulimia nervosa patients tend to make long-term recoveries, with most patients going through repeated bouts of these disorders throughout their lives.

Question 10

The percentage of the general population that reports some symptoms of insomnia during any given year is approximately .

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  33% 
D)  50% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  33% 
D)  50%

Question 11

Recent research (Eddy, et al., 2002) suggests that the restricting and bingeing/purging subtypes of anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

A)  are really different disorders. 
B)  have completely different causes. 
C)  show few differences in severity of symptoms. 
D)  are useless distinctions of the same disorder. 
A)  are really different disorders. 
B)  have completely different causes. 
C)  show few differences in severity of symptoms. 
D)  are useless distinctions of the same disorder.

Question 12

The different types of sleep apnea are

Accepted Answer

A)  obstructive, central, and sleep-related hypoventilation. 
B)  obstructive, chronic, and sleep-related hypoventilation. 
C)  central, chronic, and mixed. 
D)  hypersomnolent, chronic, and parasomnic 
A)  obstructive, central, and sleep-related hypoventilation. 
B)  obstructive, chronic, and sleep-related hypoventilation. 
C)  central, chronic, and mixed. 
D)  hypersomnolent, chronic, and parasomnic

Question 13

Two factors that help regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles are

Accepted Answer

A)  melanin and auditory stimulation. 
B)  melatonin and auditory stimulation. 
C)  melatonin and light. 
D)  light and blood sugar levels. 
A)  melanin and auditory stimulation. 
B)  melatonin and auditory stimulation. 
C)  melatonin and light. 
D)  light and blood sugar levels.

Question 14

Sleepwalking is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  acting out a dream. 
B)  occurrence during NREM stages of sleep. 
C)  no memory of the sleepwalking event. 
D)  occurrence primarily in children. 
A)  acting out a dream. 
B)  occurrence during NREM stages of sleep. 
C)  no memory of the sleepwalking event. 
D)  occurrence primarily in children.

Question 15

Amy is a young woman who is very competitive and comes from a high achieving, wealthy family. She is very social and likes the fact that she is quite popular. She believes that her popularity is dependent on the weight and shape of her body. Amy has a boyfriend but worries that she may care more about their relationship than he does. The feature that puts Amy most at risk for an eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa is her

Accepted Answer

A)  belief that her weight and body shape influence her popularity. 
B)  belief that her boyfriend cares less about the relationship than she does. 
C)  successful family. 
D)  competitive nature. 
A)  belief that her weight and body shape influence her popularity. 
B)  belief that her boyfriend cares less about the relationship than she does. 
C)  successful family. 
D)  competitive nature.

Question 16

Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A)  parasomnia 
B)  dyssomnia 
C)  type of REM sleep deprivation 
D)  anxiety problem 
A)  parasomnia 
B)  dyssomnia 
C)  type of REM sleep deprivation 
D)  anxiety problem

Question 17

.Mothers of girls with anorexia nervosa tend to be .

Accepted Answer

A)  perfectionistic 
B)  dieting themselves 
C)  less satisfied with their families 
D)  all of the above 
A)  perfectionistic 
B)  dieting themselves 
C)  less satisfied with their families 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Susan, who described her experience with anorexia nervosa on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8, said that as soon as she eats, she

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes anxious. 
B)  feels disgusting. 
C)  becomes depressed. 
D)  gains weight. 
A)  becomes anxious. 
B)  feels disgusting. 
C)  becomes depressed. 
D)  gains weight.

Question 19

Average weight loss on diet programs such as Atkins and Weight Watchers is .

Accepted Answer

A)  4-7 pounds 
B)  10-15 pounds 
C)  20-25 pounds 
D)  30 or more pounds 
A)  4-7 pounds 
B)  10-15 pounds 
C)  20-25 pounds 
D)  30 or more pounds

Question 20

Samantha started having difficulty falling asleep during final exam week. Although exams are over, she now starts to worry about sleep right after dinner. Even the sight of her bed makes her very anxious. The fact that Samantha's insomnia continues long after the stress of exams is over points to the role of in the maintenance of sleep disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  biology 
B)  other medical conditions 
C)  learning 
D)  unknown factors 
A)  biology 
B)  other medical conditions 
C)  learning 
D)  unknown factors

One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is .

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by .

Which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with an eating disorder?

The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seem to be .

Lack of adequate sleep has a negative effect on .

The families of anorexia nervosa patients are typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

Outcome research regarding the long-term success of treatment for eating disorders indicates that

The percentage of the general population that reports some symptoms of insomnia during any given year is approximately .

Recent research (Eddy, et al., 2002) suggests that the restricting and bingeing/purging subtypes of anorexia nervosa

The different types of sleep apnea are

Two factors that help regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles are

Sleepwalking is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n) .

.Mothers of girls with anorexia nervosa tend to be .

Susan, who described her experience with anorexia nervosa on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8, said that as soon as she eats, she

Average weight loss on diet programs such as Atkins and Weight Watchers is .

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Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is .

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by .

Which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with an eating disorder?

The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seem to be .

Lack of adequate sleep has a negative effect on .

The families of anorexia nervosa patients are typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

Outcome research regarding the long-term success of treatment for eating disorders indicates that

The percentage of the general population that reports some symptoms of insomnia during any given year is approximately .

Recent research (Eddy, et al., 2002) suggests that the restricting and bingeing/purging subtypes of anorexia nervosa

The different types of sleep apnea are

Two factors that help regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles are

Sleepwalking is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n) .

.Mothers of girls with anorexia nervosa tend to be .

Susan, who described her experience with anorexia nervosa on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8, said that as soon as she eats, she

Average weight loss on diet programs such as Atkins and Weight Watchers is .

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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