Exam 7: Feeding and Eating Disorders

Anorexia nervosa may be a lethal disorder resulting in death from the effects of starvation or from

Clinicians use the ________ in determining the weight status of their clients.

Kaylyn suffers from anorexia nervosa. She induces vomiting. This is called

Describe the cognitive-behavioural approach to the treatment of eating disorders. Include core elements of the paradigm.

Jenna is a young adolescent and has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Most likely, her recovery and treatment will address issues related to independence, trust, and

Alejandra has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Her dinner last night consisted of 3 celery sticks, a spoonful of hummus, half of a slice of pita bread, and a cup of tea. Feeling full and bloated after eating, Alejandra decided to work out on the treadmill for 40 minutes. Which of the following anorexia nervosa subtypes accurately describes her condition?

Bulimia nervosa as a disorder is characterized by more erratic and impulsive traits when compared to anorexia nervosa.

Research indicates that anxiety may predispose an individual for anorexia nervosa.

Compared with anorexia nervosa patients, persons diagnosed with bulimia nervosa have

Willie enjoys eating in the university cafeteria because it features an all-you-can-eat buffet. He prefers to wait until most people have dined before entering the facility because he feels awkward about the amount he consumes. Willie usually eats until he feels uncomfortable, although he does not purge. He is most likely to have which of the following disorders?

Patients diagnosed as having the restricting subtype of anorexia nervosa control their weight exclusively through dieting.

There is evidence to indicate a genetic predisposition makes an individual more vulnerable to behaviours such as dieting, and that sociocultural exposure triggers the eating disordered behaviour.

Monica Seles, whose story is presented in the text, suffered from

Relatives of persons with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa have an increased risk for eating disorders _____ times that of persons with no familial history of these disorders.

Overeating behaviour without regular inappropriate compensatory behaviours are characteristic of which of the following?

In recent times, more children and older persons are being diagnosed with the classic symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Patterns of binge eating may vary among those diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Bingeing may occur from occasionally to

The only FDA-approved drug for an eating disorder is fluoxetine, and it is prescribed for

Family-based treatments focus on changing the dysfunctional dynamics found in families of eating disorder patients.

Overall, research indicates that the most effective approach in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is