Question 1

According to the text, the DSM-IV system did not accurately capture eating disorders as they exist in the real world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Body mass index (BMI) is a way of expressing

Accepted Answer

A)  the ratio of height and weight to percent body fat. 
B)  the threshold for abnormal weight loss. 
C)  percent of body fat. 
D)  both height and weight in one measure. 
A)  the ratio of height and weight to percent body fat. 
B)  the threshold for abnormal weight loss. 
C)  percent of body fat. 
D)  both height and weight in one measure. D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

It is generally believed that abnormal serotonin levels contribute to the expression of some personality features found in eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select the statement below that is TRUE of amenorrhea and the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa in the DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A)  Amenorrhea need not be present for anorexia nervosa to be diagnosed. 
B)  Research demonstrates meaningful differences in diagnosis between females who do and do not menstruate. 
C)  Amenorrhea must be present for an anorexia nervosa diagnosis. 
D)  Menstruation must occur monthly but for briefer periods than usual for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. 
A)  Amenorrhea need not be present for anorexia nervosa to be diagnosed. 
B)  Research demonstrates meaningful differences in diagnosis between females who do and do not menstruate. 
C)  Amenorrhea must be present for an anorexia nervosa diagnosis. 
D)  Menstruation must occur monthly but for briefer periods than usual for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Question 6

Overeating behavior without regular inappropriate compensatory behaviors are characteristic of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulimia nervosa 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Binge eating disorder 
D)  Purge eating disorder 
A)  Bulimia nervosa 
B)  Anorexia nervosa 
C)  Binge eating disorder 
D)  Purge eating disorder

Question 7

Epidemiological estimates of the prevalence of anorexia nervosa reveal that approximately 1 in _______ girls or women will suffer from it at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  100 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000 
A)  1,000 
B)  100 
C)  10,000 
D)  100,000

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Unlike anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)  a visible eating disorder. 
B)  an invisible eating disorder. 
C)  life-threatening. 
D)  found in women only. 
A)  a visible eating disorder. 
B)  an invisible eating disorder. 
C)  life-threatening. 
D)  found in women only.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the binge eating/purging subtype of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both binge eating and purging must be present for the diagnosis to be made. 
B)  Binge eating, purging, or both may be present for the disorder to be diagnosed. 
C)  Binge eating is often accompanied by excessive exercise. 
D)  Binge eating need only occur once to meet the diagnostic criterion. 
A)  Both binge eating and purging must be present for the diagnosis to be made. 
B)  Binge eating, purging, or both may be present for the disorder to be diagnosed. 
C)  Binge eating is often accompanied by excessive exercise. 
D)  Binge eating need only occur once to meet the diagnostic criterion.

Question 14

The rates at which binge eating disorder occurs in the general population make it the ___________________________ of all eating disorders in DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A)  most frequently occurring 
B)  least frequently occurring 
C)  most dangerous 
D)  most socially acceptable form 
A)  most frequently occurring 
B)  least frequently occurring 
C)  most dangerous 
D)  most socially acceptable form

Question 15

Evidence from studies of eating disorders in humans reveals the presence of consistent hypothalamic abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia nervosa. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  eating disorder not otherwise specified. 
D)  bingeing. 
A)  bulimia nervosa. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  eating disorder not otherwise specified. 
D)  bingeing.

Question 17

Compared to those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, patients with bulimia nervosa are more likely to engage in

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibitionistic behaviors. 
B)  high-risk sexual behavior. 
C)  alcohol and drug abuse. 
D)  self-mutilating behaviors such as "cutting." 
A)  exhibitionistic behaviors. 
B)  high-risk sexual behavior. 
C)  alcohol and drug abuse. 
D)  self-mutilating behaviors such as "cutting."

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Although there are some differences among approaches to treatment of each of the categories of eating disorders, normalization of eating behavior and weight is the primary goal of treatment for all of the disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Structural brain abnormalities have been found in both anorexia and bulimia nervosa patients; however, there is no research evidence that these differences were present before the onset of the illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the text, the DSM-IV system did not accurately capture eating disorders as they exist in the real world.

Body mass index (BMI) is a way of expressing

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

It is generally believed that abnormal serotonin levels contribute to the expression of some personality features found in eating disorders.

Select the statement below that is TRUE of amenorrhea and the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa in the DSM-5.

Overeating behavior without regular inappropriate compensatory behaviors are characteristic of which of the following?

Epidemiological estimates of the prevalence of anorexia nervosa reveal that approximately 1 in _______ girls or women will suffer from it at some point in their lives.

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

Unlike anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa is

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

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

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the binge eating/purging subtype of anorexia nervosa?

The rates at which binge eating disorder occurs in the general population make it the ___________________________ of all eating disorders in DSM-5.

Evidence from studies of eating disorders in humans reveals the presence of consistent hypothalamic abnormalities.

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

Compared to those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, patients with bulimia nervosa are more likely to engage in

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

Although there are some differences among approaches to treatment of each of the categories of eating disorders, normalization of eating behavior and weight is the primary goal of treatment for all of the disorders.

Structural brain abnormalities have been found in both anorexia and bulimia nervosa patients; however, there is no research evidence that these differences were present before the onset of the illness.

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Exam 7: Feeding and Eating Disorders

According to the text, the DSM-IV system did not accurately capture eating disorders as they exist in the real world.

Body mass index (BMI) is a way of expressing

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

It is generally believed that abnormal serotonin levels contribute to the expression of some personality features found in eating disorders.

Select the statement below that is TRUE of amenorrhea and the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa in the DSM-5.

Overeating behavior without regular inappropriate compensatory behaviors are characteristic of which of the following?

Epidemiological estimates of the prevalence of anorexia nervosa reveal that approximately 1 in _______ girls or women will suffer from it at some point in their lives.

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

Unlike anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa is

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

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

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the binge eating/purging subtype of anorexia nervosa?

The rates at which binge eating disorder occurs in the general population make it the ___________________________ of all eating disorders in DSM-5.

Evidence from studies of eating disorders in humans reveals the presence of consistent hypothalamic abnormalities.

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

Compared to those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, patients with bulimia nervosa are more likely to engage in

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

Although there are some differences among approaches to treatment of each of the categories of eating disorders, normalization of eating behavior and weight is the primary goal of treatment for all of the disorders.

Structural brain abnormalities have been found in both anorexia and bulimia nervosa patients; however, there is no research evidence that these differences were present before the onset of the illness.

Abnormal Psychology: Historical and Modern Perspectives

Research Methods in Abnormal Psychology

Assessment and Diagnosis

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

Somatic Symptom, Dissociative, and Factitious Disorders

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders

Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Dysfunctions, and Paraphilic Disorders

Substance Use Disorders

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental, Disruptive, Conduct, and Elimination Disorders

Aging and Neurocognitive Disorders

Health Psychology

Abnormal Psychology: Legal and Ethical Issues

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