Exam 9: Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Because patients with anorexia nervosa are often difficult to treat, which of the following does research suggest is an important area of assessment?

Although there are cross-cultural differences in eating disorders, research suggests that the major risk factors for eating disorders include being overweight, acculturating to the Western majority, and which of the following?

Sheena is at her doctor for a physical and will be weighed as a part of her appointment.As Sheena has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, what will her weight likely be?

Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food and has no ability to stop herself.She follows this habit with long periods of complete fasting.Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to happen?

What is the approximate percentage of individuals with binge eating disorder that binge to alleviate "bad moods" or negative affect?

What is most likely to cause people with bulimia NOT to seek treatment?

According to Kerr and colleagues (2006), disordered eating patterns were particularly common among gymnasts who encountered which of the following?

What is the most common medical complication of anorexia?

Jessica is 13 years old and has begun a cycle of binging and purging.Her doctor is so concerned that he has prescribed a medication for her that has been shown to help other people with eating disorders.What medication did he prescribe?

Jody sometimes eats more than just about any other girl you know.What would you have to know to determine whether she has binge eating disorder?

Which factor most strongly contributes to the etiology of eating disorders?

Compare and contrast the three prevalent eating disorders.In which ways are they similar, and in what ways do they differ?

What role does perfectionism play in the development of eating disorders?

How many times higher is the risk of anorexia-related suicide than death from suicide in the general population?

Eating disorders were first recognized in which edition of the DSM as a separate entity in the context of psychological disorders?

How does the death rate (including suicide) due to eating disorders compare to the death rates for other psychological disorders?

What was discovered when comparing young women with bulimia to age- and weight-matched healthy controls?

George is 28 years old.He is obese, describes himself as a "compulsive overeater," and has a history of depression and unsuccessful attempts at weight loss.While George has repeated episodes of binge eating, he does not vomit afterwards.What condition does George most likely have?

Shannon is not concerned about her appearance, but she restricts her food intake because she has no interest in eating food, is oversensitive to the taste of food, and is concerned about choking every time she eats.Based on these symptoms what disorder does Shannon likely have?

Mandy has activity anorexia.What does Mandy do on a daily basis?