Question 1

Which compensation technique can occur in individuals with bulimia nervosa, but is more characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) self-induced vomiting 
B) use of laxatives 
C) use of diuretics 
D) excessive exercise 
A) self-induced vomiting 
B) use of laxatives 
C) use of diuretics 
D) excessive exercise

Question 2

If given the choice between cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive-behavioural therapy-enhanced (CBT-E), behaviour therapy (BT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia for a friend, which would be the best choice based on current available research?

Accepted Answer

A) CBT-E is the best choice. 
B) IPT is the best choice. 
C) IPT or BT are both good choices. 
D) CBT or CBT-E are both good choices. 
A) CBT-E is the best choice. 
B) IPT is the best choice. 
C) IPT or BT are both good choices. 
D) CBT or CBT-E are both good choices.

Question 3

Professor Denefeld is lecturing to his class about eating disorders.He provides a list of statistics concerning eating disorders but believes one of the statistics is inaccurate.Which statement does NOT accurately describe eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) The onset of bulimia is typically later in adolescence compared to anorexia. 
B) Anorexia is more resistant to treatment than bulimia. 
C) The prevalence of eating disorders seems to be highest in urban areas. 
D) Bulimia tends to resolve on its own when left untreated. 
A) The onset of bulimia is typically later in adolescence compared to anorexia. 
B) Anorexia is more resistant to treatment than bulimia. 
C) The prevalence of eating disorders seems to be highest in urban areas. 
D) Bulimia tends to resolve on its own when left untreated.

Question 4

What appears to be the role of biology in the development of bulimia and/or anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A) Biology does not play a role. 
B) Biology plays a limited role. 
C) Biology plays a significant role. 
D) Biology plays a much stronger role than environment. 
A) Biology does not play a role. 
B) Biology plays a limited role. 
C) Biology plays a significant role. 
D) Biology plays a much stronger role than environment.

Question 5

Discuss the evidence that eating disorders are largely the result of culture and society.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders are largely the result

Question 6

What is the long-term prognosis for people treated for anorexia or bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A) Both anorexia and bulimia patients typically make a full and long-term recovery after treatment. 
B) Patients with anorexia who receive treatment tend to have a better prognosis than patients with bulimia. 
C) Patients with bulimia tend to have a better prognosis than patients with anorexia. 
D) Treatment for both types of eating disorders tends to work in the short term only. 
A) Both anorexia and bulimia patients typically make a full and long-term recovery after treatment. 
B) Patients with anorexia who receive treatment tend to have a better prognosis than patients with bulimia. 
C) Patients with bulimia tend to have a better prognosis than patients with anorexia. 
D) Treatment for both types of eating disorders tends to work in the short term only.

Question 7

Which type of therapy should be used as a first step for people who binge eat?

Accepted Answer

A) drug therapy 
B) cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C) self-help procedures 
D) interpersonal therapy 
A) drug therapy 
B) cognitive-behavioural therapy 
C) self-help procedures 
D) interpersonal therapy

Question 8

Describe binge eating disorder and discuss the reasons the disorder became a full-fledged disorder in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious

Question 9

How can we tell that the media's message to be thin is aimed clearly at women?

Accepted Answer

A) in the fact that overweight men are two to five times more common as television characters than are overweight women 
B) in the fact that there are relatively few "physical appearance" competitions for men 
C) in the fact that there are significantly more thin women in popular magazines than thin men 
D) in the fact that most men prefer to date thin women 
A) in the fact that overweight men are two to five times more common as television characters than are overweight women 
B) in the fact that there are relatively few "physical appearance" competitions for men 
C) in the fact that there are significantly more thin women in popular magazines than thin men 
D) in the fact that most men prefer to date thin women

Question 10

What percentage of candidates of bariatric surgery have been reported to engage in binge eating behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 50 
D) 80 
A) 20 
B) 30 
C) 50 
D) 80

Question 11

The textbook has identified two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.Which of the following occurs in the "restricting type"?

Accepted Answer

A) Individuals do not limit caloric intake but engage in excessive exercising and fitness regimes. 
B) Individuals diet to limit calorie intake. 
C) Individuals use purging and limit calorie intake. 
D) Individuals rely on purging. 
A) Individuals do not limit caloric intake but engage in excessive exercising and fitness regimes. 
B) Individuals diet to limit calorie intake. 
C) Individuals use purging and limit calorie intake. 
D) Individuals rely on purging.

Question 12

According to research by Smith and colleagues (1992), Agras and colleagues (1997), and others, which of the following is critical to sustaining weight loss in obese patients?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing self-esteem 
B) using antidepressants 
C) starting a regular exercise program 
D) stopping binge eating 
A) increasing self-esteem 
B) using antidepressants 
C) starting a regular exercise program 
D) stopping binge eating

Question 13

According to Canada's National Institute for Eating Disorders, approximately how many Canadians have an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) 200,000 
B) 500,000 
C) 750,000 
D) 1,000,000 
A) 200,000 
B) 500,000 
C) 750,000 
D) 1,000,000

Question 14

According to Polivy and Herman, what does the "false hope syndrome" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) an unrealistic belief that weight loss can be maintained 
B) the goal to exercise excessively, which will help shed unwanted weight 
C) the belief that losing weight will make one into a person that others admire and love 
D) when initial success at losing weight is reinforced by others and it leads to unrealistic goals for further weight loss 
A) an unrealistic belief that weight loss can be maintained 
B) the goal to exercise excessively, which will help shed unwanted weight 
C) the belief that losing weight will make one into a person that others admire and love 
D) when initial success at losing weight is reinforced by others and it leads to unrealistic goals for further weight loss

Question 15

In what ways do anorexia and bulimia patients tend to be similar, and in what ways do they differ? Make certain to include similarities and differences in the symptoms of the disorders as well as the dysfunctional thoughts typically associated with each disorder.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Eating disorders are generally "blamed" on culture and society.At the same time, there appears to be genetic and psychological influences as well.Explain how culture, genetics, and psychological factors may interact in the development of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders are complex conditions

Question 17

Which of the following is a key characteristic of people who typically develop eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) The come from socially disadvantaged environments. 
B) They come from Eastern countries. 
C) They are female. 
D) They tend to be naturally slightly overweight. 
A) The come from socially disadvantaged environments. 
B) They come from Eastern countries. 
C) They are female. 
D) They tend to be naturally slightly overweight.

Question 18

In their review of prevention programs for young adolescent girls, what did Stice and colleagues (1997) find to be one of the most likely factors for predicting success in preventing eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) changing negative and dysfunctional attitudes about food and eating 
B) increasing self-esteem 
C) eliminating an exaggerated focus on body shape or weight 
D) decreasing levels of competitiveness 
A) changing negative and dysfunctional attitudes about food and eating 
B) increasing self-esteem 
C) eliminating an exaggerated focus on body shape or weight 
D) decreasing levels of competitiveness

Question 19

Dr.Cowan treats women with anorexia but also specializes in treating another disorder that commonly co-occurs with anorexia.What is that disorder most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety disorder 
B) personality disorder 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) depressive disorder 
A) anxiety disorder 
B) personality disorder 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) depressive disorder

Question 20

Levine and Smolak (1996) coined which phrase to refer to the way women are portrayed in magazines and on television?

Accepted Answer

A) the slenderness effect 
B) the glorification of slenderness 
C) the model phenomenon 
D) the Playboy effect 
A) the slenderness effect 
B) the glorification of slenderness 
C) the model phenomenon 
D) the Playboy effect

Which compensation technique can occur in individuals with bulimia nervosa, but is more characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

If given the choice between cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive-behavioural therapy-enhanced (CBT-E), behaviour therapy (BT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia for a friend, which would be the best choice based on current available research?

Professor Denefeld is lecturing to his class about eating disorders.He provides a list of statistics concerning eating disorders but believes one of the statistics is inaccurate.Which statement does NOT accurately describe eating disorders?

What appears to be the role of biology in the development of bulimia and/or anorexia?

Discuss the evidence that eating disorders are largely the result of culture and society.

What is the long-term prognosis for people treated for anorexia or bulimia?

Which type of therapy should be used as a first step for people who binge eat?

Describe binge eating disorder and discuss the reasons the disorder became a full-fledged disorder in the DSM-5?

How can we tell that the media's message to be thin is aimed clearly at women?

What percentage of candidates of bariatric surgery have been reported to engage in binge eating behaviour?

The textbook has identified two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.Which of the following occurs in the "restricting type"?

According to research by Smith and colleagues (1992), Agras and colleagues (1997), and others, which of the following is critical to sustaining weight loss in obese patients?

According to Canada's National Institute for Eating Disorders, approximately how many Canadians have an eating disorder?

According to Polivy and Herman, what does the "false hope syndrome" refer to?

In what ways do anorexia and bulimia patients tend to be similar, and in what ways do they differ? Make certain to include similarities and differences in the symptoms of the disorders as well as the dysfunctional thoughts typically associated with each disorder.

Eating disorders are generally "blamed" on culture and society.At the same time, there appears to be genetic and psychological influences as well.Explain how culture, genetics, and psychological factors may interact in the development of eating disorders.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of people who typically develop eating disorders?

In their review of prevention programs for young adolescent girls, what did Stice and colleagues (1997) find to be one of the most likely factors for predicting success in preventing eating disorders?

Dr.Cowan treats women with anorexia but also specializes in treating another disorder that commonly co-occurs with anorexia.What is that disorder most likely to be?

Levine and Smolak (1996) coined which phrase to refer to the way women are portrayed in magazines and on television?

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Which compensation technique can occur in individuals with bulimia nervosa, but is more characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

If given the choice between cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive-behavioural therapy-enhanced (CBT-E), behaviour therapy (BT), and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia for a friend, which would be the best choice based on current available research?

Professor Denefeld is lecturing to his class about eating disorders.He provides a list of statistics concerning eating disorders but believes one of the statistics is inaccurate.Which statement does NOT accurately describe eating disorders?

What appears to be the role of biology in the development of bulimia and/or anorexia?

Discuss the evidence that eating disorders are largely the result of culture and society.

What is the long-term prognosis for people treated for anorexia or bulimia?

Which type of therapy should be used as a first step for people who binge eat?

Describe binge eating disorder and discuss the reasons the disorder became a full-fledged disorder in the DSM-5?

How can we tell that the media's message to be thin is aimed clearly at women?

What percentage of candidates of bariatric surgery have been reported to engage in binge eating behaviour?

The textbook has identified two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.Which of the following occurs in the "restricting type"?

According to research by Smith and colleagues (1992), Agras and colleagues (1997), and others, which of the following is critical to sustaining weight loss in obese patients?

According to Canada's National Institute for Eating Disorders, approximately how many Canadians have an eating disorder?

According to Polivy and Herman, what does the "false hope syndrome" refer to?

In what ways do anorexia and bulimia patients tend to be similar, and in what ways do they differ? Make certain to include similarities and differences in the symptoms of the disorders as well as the dysfunctional thoughts typically associated with each disorder.

Eating disorders are generally "blamed" on culture and society.At the same time, there appears to be genetic and psychological influences as well.Explain how culture, genetics, and psychological factors may interact in the development of eating disorders.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of people who typically develop eating disorders?

In their review of prevention programs for young adolescent girls, what did Stice and colleagues (1997) find to be one of the most likely factors for predicting success in preventing eating disorders?

Dr.Cowan treats women with anorexia but also specializes in treating another disorder that commonly co-occurs with anorexia.What is that disorder most likely to be?

Levine and Smolak (1996) coined which phrase to refer to the way women are portrayed in magazines and on television?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

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

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

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

Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health

The Psychology of Health and Illness

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