Exam 7: Feeding and Eating Disorders

What evidence exists to support the notion that bulimia nervosa may be more of a culture-bound syndrome than anorexia nervosa?

The text case of Lisa, a student athlete diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, demonstrates the effectiveness of medication as a primary means of successful treatment of an eating disorder.

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

There is controversy in the research concerning the incidence of anorexia nervosa in our country; some studies report stable rates, while others report an increase. This discrepancy may be explained by the way in which studies were conducted or

When subthreshold forms of bulimia nervosa are included, prevalence estimates of the disorder range from ___ to ___ percent of the female population in westernized countries.

In almost all cases, BED appears to be time-limited and part of a passing phase.

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

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

Among men, the incidence of bulimia nervosa might be underestimated because

Select the statement that is FALSE regarding anorexia nervosa.

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

A friend's 8-year-old son has just been diagnosed with pica after years of surgeries to repair kidney and lung damage. Explain what causes pica and what factors could increase risk.

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

As early as the 19ᵗʰ century, Lasegue identified social and psychological factors associated with anorexia nervosa.

Persons diagnosed as having bulimia nervosa are different from persons labeled as having anorexia nervosa in that the former are less impulsive.

A sense of loss of control over eating during binge episodes is not required for a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa.

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

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

Karen Carpenter, a pop icon of the 1970's whose case is presented in the text, died from complications of anorexia nervosa. Which subtype of the disorder was evident in her story?

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