Question 1

All of the following are examples of behaviors that may contribute to sleep problems

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A) smoking a cigarette before going to bed. 
B) getting out of bed if you are unable to fall asleep after a reasonable period. 
C) vigorous exercise an hour before bedtime. 
D) keeping the bedroom cold. 
A) smoking a cigarette before going to bed. 
B) getting out of bed if you are unable to fall asleep after a reasonable period. 
C) vigorous exercise an hour before bedtime. 
D) keeping the bedroom cold.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

When attempting to "reset the biological clock" of an individual with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder,it is generally easier and more effective to

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A) make the patient's bedtime earlier. 
B) leave the patient's bedtime alone and change the duration of sleep. 
C) make the patient's bedtime later. 
D) keep the person awake for several days in a row. 
A) make the patient's bedtime earlier. 
B) leave the patient's bedtime alone and change the duration of sleep. 
C) make the patient's bedtime later. 
D) keep the person awake for several days in a row.

Question 4

Given what we know about classical conditioning and learning through association,sleep experts generally recommend

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A) at least eight hours of sleep each night. 
B) using the bed for sleep and sex only 
C) spending a bit of time thinking about sleep before going to bed. 
D) learning as much as possible about all of the various sleep disorders. 
A) at least eight hours of sleep each night. 
B) using the bed for sleep and sex only 
C) spending a bit of time thinking about sleep before going to bed. 
D) learning as much as possible about all of the various sleep disorders.

Question 5

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

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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 6

Genetic influences on eating disorders most likely involve

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A) a specific gene for each actual eating disorder. 
B) an inherited personality tendency that may make development of an eating disorder more likely. 
C) multiple genes interacting in ways not yet determined and that directly produce eating disordered behavior. 
D) recessive genes. 
A) a specific gene for each actual eating disorder. 
B) an inherited personality tendency that may make development of an eating disorder more likely. 
C) multiple genes interacting in ways not yet determined and that directly produce eating disordered behavior. 
D) recessive genes.

Question 7

The median range for onset for bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa is

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A) 18 to 21. 
B) 8 to 15. 
C) 20 to 26. 
D) 25-30. 
A) 18 to 21. 
B) 8 to 15. 
C) 20 to 26. 
D) 25-30.

Question 8

In which of the following situations is Bill,who has narcolepsy,most likely to experience cataplexy?

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A) Immediately upon waking up after a long, restful sleep 
B) At any random moment 
C) Under hypnosis 
D) While jumping up and cheering for his favorite team 
A) Immediately upon waking up after a long, restful sleep 
B) At any random moment 
C) Under hypnosis 
D) While jumping up and cheering for his favorite team

Question 9

Individuals with a sleep efficiency of 90

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A) spend more of their "bed time" awake than asleep. 
B) have a diagnosable sleep disorder. 
C) need to increase the number of hours in bed 
D) spend 10 percent of their "bed time" awake. 
A) spend more of their "bed time" awake than asleep. 
B) have a diagnosable sleep disorder. 
C) need to increase the number of hours in bed 
D) spend 10 percent of their "bed time" awake.

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of obese people present with binge eating?

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A) 1-5% 
B) 7-19% 
C) 21-33% 
D) Over 80% 
A) 1-5% 
B) 7-19% 
C) 21-33% 
D) Over 80%

Question 11

The families of patients with anorexia nervosa are typically characterized as

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A) dysfunctional and disorganized. 
B) successful and perfectionistic. 
C) reserved and quiet. 
D) no different than the average family. 
A) dysfunctional and disorganized. 
B) successful and perfectionistic. 
C) reserved and quiet. 
D) no different than the average family.

Question 12

Individuals who experience less control over eating and feelings of withdrawal if access to food is limited show similar patterns of _____________ as do those with substance abuse.

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A) Impulsive behavior 
B) Personality dysfunction 
C) Hormone imbalance 
D) Reward neurocircuitry in the brain 
A) Impulsive behavior 
B) Personality dysfunction 
C) Hormone imbalance 
D) Reward neurocircuitry in the brain

Question 13

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 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 14

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

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A) BT was superior to CBT, which was superior to IPT. 
B) BT was equivalent to CBT and both were superior to IPT. 
C) CBT was equivalent to IPT and both were superior to BT. 
D) all therapies had some effectiveness but no therapy was found to be more effective than any other. 
A) BT was superior to CBT, which was superior to IPT. 
B) BT was equivalent to CBT and both were superior to IPT. 
C) CBT was equivalent to IPT and both were superior to BT. 
D) all therapies had some effectiveness but no therapy was found to be more effective than any other.

Question 15

An early stage of the cognitive-behavioral treatment (along with education about the physical consequences of binge eating and purging)for Mary,who has bulimia nervosa,will likely involve

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A) antidepressant medication. 
B) family therapy. 
C) small, frequent meals. 
D) in-patient treatment. 
A) antidepressant medication. 
B) family therapy. 
C) small, frequent meals. 
D) in-patient treatment.

Question 16

Individuals suffering from insomnia disorder

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A) do not sleep at all. 
B) have difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. 
C) wake up during their sleep cycle with severe nightmares. 
D) frequently sleepwalk. 
A) do not sleep at all. 
B) have difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. 
C) wake up during their sleep cycle with severe nightmares. 
D) frequently sleepwalk.

Question 17

Describe the characteristics of binge eating disorder and the effectiveness of its major treatment strategies.

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Individuals who report distress due to b

Question 18

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 as well.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 19

What body mass index (BMI)level is considered starvation?

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 16 
C) 13 
D) 4 
A) 20 
B) 16 
C) 13 
D) 4

Question 20

Fred has been having a great deal of trouble initiating and maintaining sleep.He guesses that he is sleeping for an average of about three hours each night and complains that he feels terrible during the day.In addition,Fred has always experienced some anxiety but has recently felt a tremendous increase in his overall anxiety level.The existence of both a sleep disorder and anxiety

Accepted Answer

A) makes the diagnosis of primary insomnia incorrect. 
B) increases our confidence that primary insomnia is the correct diagnosis. 
C) indicates that the insomnia is a result of the anxiety rather than a cause of the anxiety. 
D) is extremely common, since sleep problems can be both a cause and a result of anxiety 
A) makes the diagnosis of primary insomnia incorrect. 
B) increases our confidence that primary insomnia is the correct diagnosis. 
C) indicates that the insomnia is a result of the anxiety rather than a cause of the anxiety. 
D) is extremely common, since sleep problems can be both a cause and a result of anxiety

All of the following are examples of behaviors that may contribute to sleep problems

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

When attempting to "reset the biological clock" of an individual with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder,it is generally easier and more effective to

Given what we know about classical conditioning and learning through association,sleep experts generally recommend

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

Genetic influences on eating disorders most likely involve

The median range for onset for bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa is

In which of the following situations is Bill,who has narcolepsy,most likely to experience cataplexy?

Individuals with a sleep efficiency of 90

Approximately what percentage of obese people present with binge eating?

The families of patients with anorexia nervosa are typically characterized as

Individuals who experience less control over eating and feelings of withdrawal if access to food is limited show similar patterns of _____________ as do those with substance abuse.

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

An early stage of the cognitive-behavioral treatment (along with education about the physical consequences of binge eating and purging)for Mary,who has bulimia nervosa,will likely involve

Individuals suffering from insomnia disorder

Describe the characteristics of binge eating disorder and the effectiveness of its major treatment strategies.

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 as well.Explain how culture and genetics may interact in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

What body mass index (BMI)level is considered starvation?

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Exam 8: Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

All of the following are examples of behaviors that may contribute to sleep problems

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

When attempting to "reset the biological clock" of an individual with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder,it is generally easier and more effective to

Given what we know about classical conditioning and learning through association,sleep experts generally recommend

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

Genetic influences on eating disorders most likely involve

The median range for onset for bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa is

In which of the following situations is Bill,who has narcolepsy,most likely to experience cataplexy?

Individuals with a sleep efficiency of 90

Approximately what percentage of obese people present with binge eating?

The families of patients with anorexia nervosa are typically characterized as

Individuals who experience less control over eating and feelings of withdrawal if access to food is limited show similar patterns of _____________ as do those with substance abuse.

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

An early stage of the cognitive-behavioral treatment (along with education about the physical consequences of binge eating and purging)for Mary,who has bulimia nervosa,will likely involve

Individuals suffering from insomnia disorder

Describe the characteristics of binge eating disorder and the effectiveness of its major treatment strategies.

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 as well.Explain how culture and genetics may interact in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

What body mass index (BMI)level is considered starvation?

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

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

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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