Question 1

To prevent insomnia,one should include all these sleep hygiene approaches EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  establish a bedtime routine. 
B)  increase exposure to bright and natural light during daytime. 
C)  increase exercise just before bedtime. 
D)  limit fat in your diet. 
A)  establish a bedtime routine. 
B)  increase exposure to bright and natural light during daytime. 
C)  increase exercise just before bedtime. 
D)  limit fat in your diet.

Question 2

While a patient sleeps,a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration 
B)  muscle movements 
C)  brain waves 
D)  metabolic rate 
A)  respiration 
B)  muscle movements 
C)  brain waves 
D)  metabolic rate

Question 3

The approximate percentage of bulimia patients who do not purge is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  6-8% 
C)  30-35% 
D)  70-75% 
A)  0 
B)  6-8% 
C)  30-35% 
D)  70-75%

Question 4

While cheering for his son,Jim suddenly collapses to the floor and gets up after a few moments.What characteristic of narcolepsy may Jim have experienced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cataplexy 
B)  Sleep paralysis 
C)  Hypnagogic hallucinations 
D)  None of these 
A)  Cataplexy 
B)  Sleep paralysis 
C)  Hypnagogic hallucinations 
D)  None of these

Question 5

One method of preventing obesity that has been suggested is

Accepted Answer

A)  instituting a "Twinkie tax" on all food with a high sugar content. 
B)  reducing the cost of health foods. 
C)  taking soda and junk food vending machines out of schools. 
D)  all of these 
A)  instituting a "Twinkie tax" on all food with a high sugar content. 
B)  reducing the cost of health foods. 
C)  taking soda and junk food vending machines out of schools. 
D)  all of these

Question 6

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of fat cells 
B)  Likelihood of fat storage 
C)  Activity levels 
D)  Fat cell shape 
A)  Number of fat cells 
B)  Likelihood of fat storage 
C)  Activity levels 
D)  Fat cell shape

Question 7

Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep.In addition,he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened.At this point,we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  medical conditions. 
B)  psychological concerns. 
C)  a diagnosable sleep disorder. 
D)  either medical or psychological conditions. 
A)  medical conditions. 
B)  psychological concerns. 
C)  a diagnosable sleep disorder. 
D)  either medical or psychological conditions.

Question 8

Binge-eating disorder is currently seen as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  axis I disorder. 
B)  axis II disorder. 
C)  subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  potential new disorder. 
A)  axis I disorder. 
B)  axis II disorder. 
C)  subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  potential new disorder.

Question 9

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  The influence of behavioral genetics 
B)  The fact that boys are encouraged to play sports and girls to be active in social functions 
C)  The fact that puberty brings boys' bodies closer to the societal ideal and girls' bodies further from the societal ideal 
D)  The differences in the way boys and girls tend to gain weight from overeating 
A)  The influence of behavioral genetics 
B)  The fact that boys are encouraged to play sports and girls to be active in social functions 
C)  The fact that puberty brings boys' bodies closer to the societal ideal and girls' bodies further from the societal ideal 
D)  The differences in the way boys and girls tend to gain weight from overeating

Question 10

Many clinicians suggest that the most difficult part of treatment for anorexia,and the part of treatment where many anorexics are not successful,is

Accepted Answer

A)  initial weight gain. 
B)  admitting that there is a problem and agreeing to begin treatment. 
C)  changing their attitudes regarding body and self-image. 
D)  when they become bulimic. 
A)  initial weight gain. 
B)  admitting that there is a problem and agreeing to begin treatment. 
C)  changing their attitudes regarding body and self-image. 
D)  when they become bulimic.

Question 11

When treating anorexia,you should remember that

Accepted Answer

A)  initial weight gain is a good indication of responsiveness to treatment. 
B)  dysfunctional thoughts must be altered, which can be a difficult process. 
C)  since the family is usually the major cause of the disorder, it should be excluded in therapy. 
D)  it is relatively easy to motivate those suffering from anorexia to gain weight. 
A)  initial weight gain is a good indication of responsiveness to treatment. 
B)  dysfunctional thoughts must be altered, which can be a difficult process. 
C)  since the family is usually the major cause of the disorder, it should be excluded in therapy. 
D)  it is relatively easy to motivate those suffering from anorexia to gain weight.

Question 12

A risk factor for bingeing may be ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity to taste 
B)  overeating 
C)  indifference to food 
D)  attempts to restrict food intake 
A)  sensitivity to taste 
B)  overeating 
C)  indifference to food 
D)  attempts to restrict food intake

Question 13

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)and interpersonal therapy (IPT)for the treatment of bulimia indicates that one year after treatment,

Accepted Answer

A)  BT was superior to CBT, which was superior to IPT. 
B)  BT was equivalent to CBT and both were superior to IPT. 
C)  CBT was equivalent to IPT. 
D)  all therapies had some effectiveness but no therapy was found to be more effective than any other. 
A)  BT was superior to CBT, which was superior to IPT. 
B)  BT was equivalent to CBT and both were superior to IPT. 
C)  CBT was equivalent to IPT. 
D)  all therapies had some effectiveness but no therapy was found to be more effective than any other.

Question 14

One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  genetics 
B)  higher body temperature 
C)  low body weight 
D)  percentage of body fat 
A)  genetics 
B)  higher body temperature 
C)  low body weight 
D)  percentage of body fat

Question 15

Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n)_____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  parasomnia 
B)  dyssomnia 
C)  type of REM sleep deprivation 
D)  anxiety problem 
A)  parasomnia 
B)  dyssomnia 
C)  type of REM sleep deprivation 
D)  anxiety problem

Question 16

Individuals who experience marked distress due to binge eating,but do not engage in extreme compensatory behaviors,would meet the diagnostic criteria for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia 
B)  binge-eating disorder (BE
D)  
C)  anorexia 
D)  rumination disorder 
A)  bulimia 
B)  binge-eating disorder (BE
D)  
C)  anorexia 
D)  rumination disorder

Question 17

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it to hypersomnia and narcolepsy.

Accepted Answer

Primary insomnia refers to an inability

Question 18

The most common medical complication of anorexia is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  brittle hair 
B)  downy hair on limbs 
C)  electrolyte imbalance 
D)  cessation of menstrual cycle 
A)  brittle hair 
B)  downy hair on limbs 
C)  electrolyte imbalance 
D)  cessation of menstrual cycle

Question 19

Susan,who described her experience with anorexia on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8,said that as soon as she eats,she

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes anxious. 
B)  feels disgusting. 
C)  becomes depressed. 
D)  gains weight. 
A)  becomes anxious. 
B)  feels disgusting. 
C)  becomes depressed. 
D)  gains weight.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of those who develop anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Female 
B)  Upper socioeconomic status 
C)  Low intelligence 
D)  Competitive environments 
A)  Female 
B)  Upper socioeconomic status 
C)  Low intelligence 
D)  Competitive environments

To prevent insomnia,one should include all these sleep hygiene approaches EXCEPT

While a patient sleeps,a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

The approximate percentage of bulimia patients who do not purge is ______.

While cheering for his son,Jim suddenly collapses to the floor and gets up after a few moments.What characteristic of narcolepsy may Jim have experienced?

One method of preventing obesity that has been suggested is

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep.In addition,he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened.At this point,we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by

Binge-eating disorder is currently seen as a(n)

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

Many clinicians suggest that the most difficult part of treatment for anorexia,and the part of treatment where many anorexics are not successful,is

When treating anorexia,you should remember that

A risk factor for bingeing may be ____________.

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)and interpersonal therapy (IPT)for the treatment of bulimia indicates that one year after treatment,

One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is ______.

Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n)_____________.

Individuals who experience marked distress due to binge eating,but do not engage in extreme compensatory behaviors,would meet the diagnostic criteria for _____.

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it to hypersomnia and narcolepsy.

The most common medical complication of anorexia is ____________.

Susan,who described her experience with anorexia on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8,said that as soon as she eats,she

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of those who develop anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa?

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Exam 8: Eating And Sleep Disorders

To prevent insomnia,one should include all these sleep hygiene approaches EXCEPT

While a patient sleeps,a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

The approximate percentage of bulimia patients who do not purge is ______.

While cheering for his son,Jim suddenly collapses to the floor and gets up after a few moments.What characteristic of narcolepsy may Jim have experienced?

One method of preventing obesity that has been suggested is

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep.In addition,he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened.At this point,we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by

Binge-eating disorder is currently seen as a(n)

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

Many clinicians suggest that the most difficult part of treatment for anorexia,and the part of treatment where many anorexics are not successful,is

When treating anorexia,you should remember that

A risk factor for bingeing may be ____________.

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)and interpersonal therapy (IPT)for the treatment of bulimia indicates that one year after treatment,

One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is ______.

Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n)_____________.

Individuals who experience marked distress due to binge eating,but do not engage in extreme compensatory behaviors,would meet the diagnostic criteria for _____.

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it to hypersomnia and narcolepsy.

The most common medical complication of anorexia is ____________.

Susan,who described her experience with anorexia on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8,said that as soon as she eats,she

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of those who develop anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa?

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Somatoform And Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

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