Question 1

_________, a hormone regulated by the hypothalamus, is abnormal in patients with anorexia

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  Testosterone 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Cortisol 
C)  Aldosterone 
D)  Testosterone

Question 2

One key factor related to fat talk is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being overweight 
B)  Social comparison 
C)  Having overweight friends 
D)  Having few friends 
A)  Being overweight 
B)  Social comparison 
C)  Having overweight friends 
D)  Having few friends

Question 3

Self-harm among young women is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Abusive parents 
B)  Sexual abuse 
C)  Bodily shame 
D)  University stress 
A)  Abusive parents 
B)  Sexual abuse 
C)  Bodily shame 
D)  University stress

Question 4

A problem in treating individuals with anorexia nervosa is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Their lack of hunger, which makes food uninteresting or even nauseating. 
B)  Their denial of the need for treatment. 
C)  A general conformity to the expectations of authority figures. 
D)  Relative indifference to reinforcements that would be rewarding to most people. 
A)  Their lack of hunger, which makes food uninteresting or even nauseating. 
B)  Their denial of the need for treatment. 
C)  A general conformity to the expectations of authority figures. 
D)  Relative indifference to reinforcements that would be rewarding to most people.

Question 5

People with eating disorders tend to be low on measures of perfectionism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What diagnosis is most appropriate for Kristi? Her weight is stable but she reports that, several times a week, she "loses control" and "stuffs her face" eating lots of cookies and ice cream, then throws up by tickling her throat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Binge eating disorder 
D)  She would not be diagnosed because her weight is stable 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Binge eating disorder 
D)  She would not be diagnosed because her weight is stable

Question 7

One significant limitation of the work on perfectionism dimensions in eating disorders is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  The causal role of these dimensions have yet to be firmly established 
B)  Longitudinal and prospective research on the role of these dimensions in eating disorders must be conducted 
C)  Perfectionism needs to be established as a true risk factor for eating disorders 
D)  A and B only 
A)  The causal role of these dimensions have yet to be firmly established 
B)  Longitudinal and prospective research on the role of these dimensions in eating disorders must be conducted 
C)  Perfectionism needs to be established as a true risk factor for eating disorders 
D)  A and B only

Question 8

The newest approach to the prevention of eating disorders involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Family counselling 
B)  Peer support groups 
C)  Television ads 
D)  Stress inoculation training 
A)  Family counselling 
B)  Peer support groups 
C)  Television ads 
D)  Stress inoculation training

Question 9

The symptom of amenorrhea in eating disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  Can persist after weight gain. 
B)  Rarely occurs. 
C)  If present, always has an onset after weight loss. 
D)  Is the most important criterion for diagnosing eating disorder. 
A)  Can persist after weight gain. 
B)  Rarely occurs. 
C)  If present, always has an onset after weight loss. 
D)  Is the most important criterion for diagnosing eating disorder.

Question 10

Positive reinforcement for dieting is sometimes derived from

Accepted Answer

A)  A sense of mastery and control associated with dieting. 
B)  Reductions in hunger as one loses more weight. 
C)  Attention from others as more weight is lost. 
D)  Decreased negative body image associated with lower weight. 
A)  A sense of mastery and control associated with dieting. 
B)  Reductions in hunger as one loses more weight. 
C)  Attention from others as more weight is lost. 
D)  Decreased negative body image associated with lower weight.

Question 11

A physiological effect of anorexia nervosa is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hirsutism (growing heavier, darker hair) 
B)  Amenorrhea (loss or irregularity of menstrual period) 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Hirsutism (growing heavier, darker hair) 
B)  Amenorrhea (loss or irregularity of menstrual period) 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Eating disorders may be an attempt to seem more adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

While eating disorders typically appear in adolescence, there is a new trend towards hospitalizing people aged ______ for eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-12 
B)  25-35 
C)  40-50 
D)  55+ 
A)  5-12 
B)  25-35 
C)  40-50 
D)  55+

Question 14

What has Canadian researcher Lambe (1997) determined about decreases in brain size among anorexics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not as pronounced as once thought. 
B)  While white matter is restored upon recovery, grey matter losses are permanent. 
C)  Grey matter volume is restored but white matter deficits remain after recovery. 
D)  Both grey and white matter losses appear irreversible. 
A)  They are not as pronounced as once thought. 
B)  While white matter is restored upon recovery, grey matter losses are permanent. 
C)  Grey matter volume is restored but white matter deficits remain after recovery. 
D)  Both grey and white matter losses appear irreversible.

Question 15

According to Garfinkel's analysis of bulimia nervosa, ________ is the essential diagnostic criterion and represents the core psychopathology of bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A)  a negative self-image 
B)  a morbid fear of fat 
C)  a disconnection between the brain and the rest of the body 
D)  binge eating 
A)  a negative self-image 
B)  a morbid fear of fat 
C)  a disconnection between the brain and the rest of the body 
D)  binge eating

Question 16

In eating disorders, endogenous opioids have been identified by Luby and Koval (2009) as being:

Accepted Answer

A)  Present at low levels, leading to a euphoric state. 
B)  Powerfully reinforcing. 
C)  Released by purging, leading to euphoria. 
D)  Decreased by bingeing, leading to euphoria. 
A)  Present at low levels, leading to a euphoric state. 
B)  Powerfully reinforcing. 
C)  Released by purging, leading to euphoria. 
D)  Decreased by bingeing, leading to euphoria.

Question 17

Antidepressants are the most effective medication for both anorexia and bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cynthia has been engaging in anorexic behaviours for years. At 5'3, her highest weight was 140 pounds; she currently weighs 96 pounds. As her weight has continued to drop, Cynthia has experienced a boost in her:

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood 
B)  Ability to sleep 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Metabolism 
A)  Mood 
B)  Ability to sleep 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Metabolism

Question 19

Alana is in 10ᵗʰ grade. She considers herself to be too fat, making her one of ____ 10ᵗʰ grade girls who think that about themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  24% 
B)  34% 
C)  44% 
D)  54% 
A)  24% 
B)  34% 
C)  44% 
D)  54%

Question 20

The idea that personality is affected by weight loss was established by research in which men were semi-starved. It was recently revealed that similar experiments were unethically conducted on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescent girls in Toronto 
B)  Northern Cree people 
C)  Psychology students at the University of Guelph 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Adolescent girls in Toronto 
B)  Northern Cree people 
C)  Psychology students at the University of Guelph 
D)  All of the above

_________, a hormone regulated by the hypothalamus, is abnormal in patients with anorexia

One key factor related to fat talk is:

Self-harm among young women is associated with:

A problem in treating individuals with anorexia nervosa is:

People with eating disorders tend to be low on measures of perfectionism.

What diagnosis is most appropriate for Kristi? Her weight is stable but she reports that, several times a week, she "loses control" and "stuffs her face" eating lots of cookies and ice cream, then throws up by tickling her throat.

One significant limitation of the work on perfectionism dimensions in eating disorders is that:

The newest approach to the prevention of eating disorders involves:

The symptom of amenorrhea in eating disorders

Positive reinforcement for dieting is sometimes derived from

A physiological effect of anorexia nervosa is:

Eating disorders may be an attempt to seem more adult.

While eating disorders typically appear in adolescence, there is a new trend towards hospitalizing people aged ______ for eating disorders.

What has Canadian researcher Lambe (1997) determined about decreases in brain size among anorexics?

According to Garfinkel's analysis of bulimia nervosa, ________ is the essential diagnostic criterion and represents the core psychopathology of bulimia nervosa.

In eating disorders, endogenous opioids have been identified by Luby and Koval (2009) as being:

Antidepressants are the most effective medication for both anorexia and bulimia.

Cynthia has been engaging in anorexic behaviours for years. At 5'3, her highest weight was 140 pounds; she currently weighs 96 pounds. As her weight has continued to drop, Cynthia has experienced a boost in her:

Alana is in 10ᵗʰ grade. She considers herself to be too fat, making her one of ____ 10ᵗʰ grade girls who think that about themselves.

The idea that personality is affected by weight loss was established by research in which men were semi-starved. It was recently revealed that similar experiments were unethically conducted on:

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Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

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Exam 10: Eating Disorders

_________, a hormone regulated by the hypothalamus, is abnormal in patients with anorexia

One key factor related to fat talk is:

Self-harm among young women is associated with:

A problem in treating individuals with anorexia nervosa is:

People with eating disorders tend to be low on measures of perfectionism.

What diagnosis is most appropriate for Kristi? Her weight is stable but she reports that, several times a week, she "loses control" and "stuffs her face" eating lots of cookies and ice cream, then throws up by tickling her throat.

One significant limitation of the work on perfectionism dimensions in eating disorders is that:

The newest approach to the prevention of eating disorders involves:

The symptom of amenorrhea in eating disorders

Positive reinforcement for dieting is sometimes derived from

A physiological effect of anorexia nervosa is:

Eating disorders may be an attempt to seem more adult.

While eating disorders typically appear in adolescence, there is a new trend towards hospitalizing people aged ______ for eating disorders.

What has Canadian researcher Lambe (1997) determined about decreases in brain size among anorexics?

According to Garfinkel's analysis of bulimia nervosa, ________ is the essential diagnostic criterion and represents the core psychopathology of bulimia nervosa.

In eating disorders, endogenous opioids have been identified by Luby and Koval (2009) as being:

Antidepressants are the most effective medication for both anorexia and bulimia.

Cynthia has been engaging in anorexic behaviours for years. At 5'3, her highest weight was 140 pounds; she currently weighs 96 pounds. As her weight has continued to drop, Cynthia has experienced a boost in her:

Alana is in 10ᵗʰ grade. She considers herself to be too fat, making her one of ____ 10ᵗʰ grade girls who think that about themselves.

The idea that personality is affected by weight loss was established by research in which men were semi-starved. It was recently revealed that similar experiments were unethically conducted on:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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