Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In bulimia nervosa, erosion of dental enamel and callouses on the backs of the hands

Accepted Answer

A)  is predictive of a suicide attempt among younger women. 
B)  are among some of the ways the disorder is hard on the body. 
C)  discriminates acute from chronic symptom expression of purging. 
D)  has been found to be an unreliable indicator of self-induced vomiting. 
A)  is predictive of a suicide attempt among younger women. 
B)  are among some of the ways the disorder is hard on the body. 
C)  discriminates acute from chronic symptom expression of purging. 
D)  has been found to be an unreliable indicator of self-induced vomiting.

Question 3

Unlike overeating too much of a favorite food, people with bulimia nervosa

Accepted Answer

A)  consume a large amount of food in a short period of time and use compensatory behaviors. 
B)  consume a large quantity of food in a brief period of time but do not use laxatives. 
C)  do not have trouble stopping when they feel full. 
D)  feel more control over their eating because they have compensatory behaviors to regulate weight gain. 
A)  consume a large amount of food in a short period of time and use compensatory behaviors. 
B)  consume a large quantity of food in a brief period of time but do not use laxatives. 
C)  do not have trouble stopping when they feel full. 
D)  feel more control over their eating because they have compensatory behaviors to regulate weight gain.

Question 4

Select the statement below that is FALSE regarding binge eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  It was only recently accepted as a formal psychiatric diagnosis. 
B)  It lacks the compensatory behaviors of bulimia nervosa. 
C)  Little is known about associated mortality or morbidity rates. 
D)  It may be a chronic condition. 
A)  It was only recently accepted as a formal psychiatric diagnosis. 
B)  It lacks the compensatory behaviors of bulimia nervosa. 
C)  Little is known about associated mortality or morbidity rates. 
D)  It may be a chronic condition.

Question 5

Provide an overview of the factors given consideration in choosing inpatient treatment for a person suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Treatment of anorexia nervosa is best ac

Question 6

The most important personality trait found in cases of anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)  perfectionism. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  agreeableness. 
D)  responsibility. 
A)  perfectionism. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  agreeableness. 
D)  responsibility.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  bingeing. 
B)  emaciation. 
C)  purging. 
D)  restricting. 
A)  bingeing. 
B)  emaciation. 
C)  purging. 
D)  restricting.

Question 8

Among young women in today's culture, anorexia nervosa is generally interpreted as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-denial in order to attain a state of euphoria. 
B)  an attempt to achieve an ideal state of thinness. 
C)  a wish for parental attention. 
D)  a need to remain childlike in body build. 
A)  self-denial in order to attain a state of euphoria. 
B)  an attempt to achieve an ideal state of thinness. 
C)  a wish for parental attention. 
D)  a need to remain childlike in body build.

Question 9

An inappropriate compensatory behavior may be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  any action taken to counteract a binge or avoid weight gain. 
B)  only those actions taken to avoid binge eating. 
C)  any ritualistic behavior used to avoid thinking about bingeing. 
D)  a healthy course of action taken to counteract negative consequences of bingeing. 
A)  any action taken to counteract a binge or avoid weight gain. 
B)  only those actions taken to avoid binge eating. 
C)  any ritualistic behavior used to avoid thinking about bingeing. 
D)  a healthy course of action taken to counteract negative consequences of bingeing.

Question 10

A common personality trait in both anorexia and bulimia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)  rule-boundedness. 
B)  introversion. 
C)  perfectionism. 
D)  conscientiousness. 
A)  rule-boundedness. 
B)  introversion. 
C)  perfectionism. 
D)  conscientiousness.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  weekly. 
B)  daily. 
C)  hourly. 
D)  multiple times per day. 
A)  weekly. 
B)  daily. 
C)  hourly. 
D)  multiple times per day.

Question 12

According to the text, because the criteria for both anorexia and bulimia nervosa were very specific,

Accepted Answer

A)  prevalence estimates may increase with the new DSM-5 criteria. 
B)  a diagnosis of either disorder captures accurate prevalence rates for anyone having an eating disorder. 
C)  female prevalence rates for geriatric cases are overestimated in the U.S. population. 
D)  we can be fairly confident that we have identified those needing treatment for an eating disorder. 
A)  prevalence estimates may increase with the new DSM-5 criteria. 
B)  a diagnosis of either disorder captures accurate prevalence rates for anyone having an eating disorder. 
C)  female prevalence rates for geriatric cases are overestimated in the U.S. population. 
D)  we can be fairly confident that we have identified those needing treatment for an eating disorder.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  a higher risk of mortality. 
B)  a lower risk of mortality. 
C)  no risk of mortality. 
D)  an equal risk of mortality. 
A)  a higher risk of mortality. 
B)  a lower risk of mortality. 
C)  no risk of mortality. 
D)  an equal risk of mortality.

Question 14

In approaching the treatment of anorexia nervosa, a multidisciplinary team first

Accepted Answer

A)  opens family channels of communication. 
B)  addresses weight restoration. 
C)  confronts the patient about his/her denial. 
D)  identifies conflict areas in childhood. 
A)  opens family channels of communication. 
B)  addresses weight restoration. 
C)  confronts the patient about his/her denial. 
D)  identifies conflict areas in childhood.

Question 15

In bulimia nervosa, binges are usually terminated because the person runs out of food, is interrupted by someone, or

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong gag reflex starts. 
B)  feels satiated. 
C)  experiences a strong urge to purge. 
D)  becomes violently ill. 
A)  a strong gag reflex starts. 
B)  feels satiated. 
C)  experiences a strong urge to purge. 
D)  becomes violently ill.

Question 16

At least 75% of all persons diagnosed with anorexia nervosa have a comorbid risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  substance abuse disorder. 
C)  major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. 
D)  an anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  substance abuse disorder. 
C)  major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. 
D)  an anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.

Question 17

Although essential, nutritional rehabilitation alone is not sufficient to help patients recover from an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Yolanda has been diagnosed as having an eating disorder involving "chewing and spitting." Given this information, what is the most likely formal diagnosis for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Rumination disorder 
D)  Restrictive eating disorder 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Rumination disorder 
D)  Restrictive eating disorder

Question 19

Elton John and Diana, Princess of Wales, whose cases are presented in the text, both suffered from

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  alcohol abuse. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  drug abuse. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  alcohol abuse. 
C)  bulimia nervosa. 
D)  drug abuse.

Question 20

During the acute stage of an eating disorder, a patient may not benefit from cognitive behavioral treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

In bulimia nervosa, erosion of dental enamel and callouses on the backs of the hands

Unlike overeating too much of a favorite food, people with bulimia nervosa

Select the statement below that is FALSE regarding binge eating disorder.

Provide an overview of the factors given consideration in choosing inpatient treatment for a person suffering from anorexia nervosa.

The most important personality trait found in cases of anorexia nervosa is

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

Among young women in today's culture, anorexia nervosa is generally interpreted as

An inappropriate compensatory behavior may be defined as

A common personality trait in both anorexia and bulimia nervosa is

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

According to the text, because the criteria for both anorexia and bulimia nervosa were very specific,

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

In approaching the treatment of anorexia nervosa, a multidisciplinary team first

In bulimia nervosa, binges are usually terminated because the person runs out of food, is interrupted by someone, or

At least 75% of all persons diagnosed with anorexia nervosa have a comorbid risk of

Although essential, nutritional rehabilitation alone is not sufficient to help patients recover from an eating disorder.

Yolanda has been diagnosed as having an eating disorder involving "chewing and spitting." Given this information, what is the most likely formal diagnosis for her?

Elton John and Diana, Princess of Wales, whose cases are presented in the text, both suffered from

During the acute stage of an eating disorder, a patient may not benefit from cognitive behavioral treatment.

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Exam 7: Feeding and Eating Disorders

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

In bulimia nervosa, erosion of dental enamel and callouses on the backs of the hands

Unlike overeating too much of a favorite food, people with bulimia nervosa

Select the statement below that is FALSE regarding binge eating disorder.

Provide an overview of the factors given consideration in choosing inpatient treatment for a person suffering from anorexia nervosa.

The most important personality trait found in cases of anorexia nervosa is

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

Among young women in today's culture, anorexia nervosa is generally interpreted as

An inappropriate compensatory behavior may be defined as

A common personality trait in both anorexia and bulimia nervosa is

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

According to the text, because the criteria for both anorexia and bulimia nervosa were very specific,

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

In approaching the treatment of anorexia nervosa, a multidisciplinary team first

In bulimia nervosa, binges are usually terminated because the person runs out of food, is interrupted by someone, or

At least 75% of all persons diagnosed with anorexia nervosa have a comorbid risk of

Although essential, nutritional rehabilitation alone is not sufficient to help patients recover from an eating disorder.

Yolanda has been diagnosed as having an eating disorder involving "chewing and spitting." Given this information, what is the most likely formal diagnosis for her?

Elton John and Diana, Princess of Wales, whose cases are presented in the text, both suffered from

During the acute stage of an eating disorder, a patient may not benefit from cognitive behavioral treatment.

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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