Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Mike and George met recently and discovered they both have binge-eating disorder.Where did they most likely meet?

What does the term "stimulus control" refer to when discussing sleep?

Which of the following is NOT a medical complication related to bulimia?

What are the differences between nightmares and sleep terrors? Describe what we know about sleep terrors,including the age at which it generally occurs and how it has been treated?

In what ways do anorexia and bulimia patients tend to be similar,and in what ways do they differ? Make certain to include similarities and differences in the symptoms of the disorders as well as the dysfunctional thoughts typically associated with each disorder.

According to Polivy and Herman,what does the "false hope syndrome" refer to?

What is most likely to cause people with bulimia NOT to seek treatment?

In addition to medication and mechanical devices,what other medical treatment is used for severe sleep apnea?

Jamie is a very competitive young woman from a high-achieving,wealthy family.She is very social and likes the fact that she is quite popular.She believes that her popularity is dependent on her weight and body shape.Amy has a boyfriend,but she worries that she may care more about their relationship than he does.Which of these features puts Amy most at risk for an eating disorder such as bulimia?

George is 28 years old.He is obese,describes himself as a "compulsive overeater," and has a history of depression and unsuccessful attempts at weight loss.While George has repeated episodes of binge eating,he does not vomit afterwards.What condition does George most likely have?

Describe the typical treatment goals and treatment methods implemented for bulimia nervosa.

In their twin study of eating disorders,what did Livesley and colleagues (2005)find to have a partial genetic component?

Which males are most likely to develop an eating disorder such as bulimia?

Amy and Laura both have bulimia nervosa.Amy uses laxatives whereas Laura does not.Based on the research by Steiger and colleagues (2003),what characteristic does Amy likely have?

Raz just spent 10 hours asleep.How much of that time did he likely spend dreaming?

What appears to be the role of biology in the development of bulimia and/or anorexia?

Which of the following is the most effective treatment approach in gaining rapid control of bulimia,and maintaining these gains over the long term?

The textbook has identified two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.Which of the following occurs in the "restricting type"?

Describe the typical treatment goals and treatment methods implemented for anorexia patients.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of people who develop eating disorders?