Exam 7: Feeding and Eating Disorders

For binge eating disorder, epidemiologic data indicate

Certain segments of the population have higher rates of anorexia nervosa than others. Which of the following segments would potentially have the highest rates of the disorder?

__________ disorders often precede the development of anorexia nervosa and consequently may place a person at particular risk for the expression of the disorder.

In persons with anorexia nervosa, abnormalities in serotonin levels may contribute to the expression of

Adolescence and young adulthood are typical periods of risk for eating disorders in that individuals who are perfectionistic, prone to worry, and stressed by change may

A key diagnostic feature of bulimia nervosa is the consumption of a minimum of 20,000 calories during binge eating episodes.

The most efficacious approach to the treatment of eating disorders involves the use of a multidisciplinary team.

The example cited in the text of saints starving themselves out of devotion is

The heritability of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa indicates that there appears to be

It is generally accepted that research has demonstrated that eating disorders are partially influenced by genes.

As disorders, bulimia and anorexia nervosa have significant commonalities and differences in personality characteristics. Present an overview of key findings in this area.

Provide an overview of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa. Include a discussion of associated features.

Compare and contrast the theoretical approaches of the cognitive-behavioural and sociocultural perspectives on eating disorders.

Inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa may be required for persons at 75% of their expected body weight. In addition, consideration is given to medical complications, failure to improve with outpatient treatment, and

Approximately _____ percent of those diagnosed with bulimia nervosa have another psychiatric disorder at some point in their lives.

Both shoplifting and impulsive spending are psychological features associated with bulimia nervosa.

Which of the following most accurately describes the use of laxatives as a compensatory strategy in bulimia nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa has the highest associated rate of mortality of any DSM-5 disorder.

Christina is a middle school student going through puberty before her female classmates. Consequently, she may be at

For bulimia nervosa to be diagnosed, binge eating must have occurred