Question 1

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptom Checklist 90. 
B)  Beck Depression Inventory. 
C)  Eating Disorder Examination. 
D)  Eating Disorder Inventory. 
E)  Anorexia and Bulimia Checklist. 
A)  Symptom Checklist 90. 
B)  Beck Depression Inventory. 
C)  Eating Disorder Examination. 
D)  Eating Disorder Inventory. 
E)  Anorexia and Bulimia Checklist.

Question 2

What difference is found in the binge/purge type and the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating or purging behaviour 
B)  rigidly controlled diet 
C)  use of laxatives to get rid of unwanted calories 
D)  excessive exercise to burn off calories 
E)  there is no difference between the two subtypes 
A)  binge eating or purging behaviour 
B)  rigidly controlled diet 
C)  use of laxatives to get rid of unwanted calories 
D)  excessive exercise to burn off calories 
E)  there is no difference between the two subtypes

Question 3

Few sufferers of eating disorders have reported early sexual abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Research has shown that the most effective type of treatment for bulimia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs. 
B)  interpersonal therapy. 
C)  group therapy. 
D)  cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
E)  supportive psychotherapy. 
A)  SSRIs. 
B)  interpersonal therapy. 
C)  group therapy. 
D)  cognitive-behavioural therapy. 
E)  supportive psychotherapy.

Question 5

The diagnostic criteria that involves body image dissatisfaction consists of a perceptual component, __________, and an attitude component, __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  concern with weight gain; the idea of being fatter than anyone else 
B)  belief that thinness is normal; acceptance of society's image of women 
C)  distorted body image; undue influence of weight/shape on self-evaluation 
D)  belief that one is too thin; wanting to gain weight. 
E)  concern with the way others see you; the image of food as evil 
A)  concern with weight gain; the idea of being fatter than anyone else 
B)  belief that thinness is normal; acceptance of society's image of women 
C)  distorted body image; undue influence of weight/shape on self-evaluation 
D)  belief that one is too thin; wanting to gain weight. 
E)  concern with the way others see you; the image of food as evil

Question 6

It has been found that ______________ has the highest prevalence, followed by _________________ and _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating Disorder - NOS; Anorexia; Bulimia 
B)  Eating Disorder - NOS; Bulimia Nervosa; Anorexia 
C)  Bulimia; Anorexia; ED-NOS 
D)  Bulimia; ED-NOS; Anorexia 
E)  Anorexia; Bulimia; ED-NOS 
A)  Eating Disorder - NOS; Anorexia; Bulimia 
B)  Eating Disorder - NOS; Bulimia Nervosa; Anorexia 
C)  Bulimia; Anorexia; ED-NOS 
D)  Bulimia; ED-NOS; Anorexia 
E)  Anorexia; Bulimia; ED-NOS

Question 7

What does it mean to say that bulimics engage in recurrent compensatory behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bulimics fast or exercise to excess. 
B)  Bulimics engage in self-induced vomiting. 
C)  Bulimics misuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. 
D)  All of the above are recurrent compensatory behaviors 
E)  Only B and C are recurrent compensatory behaviors 
A)  Bulimics fast or exercise to excess. 
B)  Bulimics engage in self-induced vomiting. 
C)  Bulimics misuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas. 
D)  All of the above are recurrent compensatory behaviors 
E)  Only B and C are recurrent compensatory behaviors

Question 8

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s, the prevalence of eating disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B)  has increased, but only for 20-30 year olds. 
C)  has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D)  has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E)  has increased and stabilized, most clearly for anorexia nervosa. 
A)  has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B)  has increased, but only for 20-30 year olds. 
C)  has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D)  has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E)  has increased and stabilized, most clearly for anorexia nervosa.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  The main features of anorexia and bulimia are similar in males and females. 
B)  Male patients are treated more effectively if separated from female patients. 
C)  It does not appear as though the symptomatology of eating disorders differs across genders. 
D)  Males with eating disorders exhibit much more psychiatric comorbidity than females. 
E)  The treatment response of males is similar to that of female patients. 
A)  The main features of anorexia and bulimia are similar in males and females. 
B)  Male patients are treated more effectively if separated from female patients. 
C)  It does not appear as though the symptomatology of eating disorders differs across genders. 
D)  Males with eating disorders exhibit much more psychiatric comorbidity than females. 
E)  The treatment response of males is similar to that of female patients.

Question 10

Within non-clinical populations, there is evidence that

Accepted Answer

A)  males are more likely to perceive themselves as overweight. 
B)  males are more likely to be on diets. 
C)  females are more satisfied with their weight than males. 
D)  males are disproportionately affected by weight and shape concerns. 
E)  males would like to increase their weight, whereas females would like to lose weight. 
A)  males are more likely to perceive themselves as overweight. 
B)  males are more likely to be on diets. 
C)  females are more satisfied with their weight than males. 
D)  males are disproportionately affected by weight and shape concerns. 
E)  males would like to increase their weight, whereas females would like to lose weight.

Question 11

Cognitive-behavioural therapy reduces binging and purging behavior by up to 90%, with around half of patients stopping bingeing and purging completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Findings that only small distinctions often separate individuals in different diagnostic categories and that many people move from one diagnostic category to another support the _____________ view and approach to diagnosing eating disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical 
B)  dynamic 
C)  spectrum 
D)  inter-dependent 
E)  multiple assessment 
A)  categorical 
B)  dynamic 
C)  spectrum 
D)  inter-dependent 
E)  multiple assessment

Question 13

Why is the prevalence of eating disorders among men lower, according to the sociocultural model?

Accepted Answer

A)  there is already a match between the ideal man as portrayed by the media and the average man 
B)  woman themselves prefer the look of the ideal woman as portrayed in the media 
C)  media does not target young men 
D)  men feel less pressure to conform to the sociocultural ideal body 
E)  culture does not have a view of the 'ideal' man 
A)  there is already a match between the ideal man as portrayed by the media and the average man 
B)  woman themselves prefer the look of the ideal woman as portrayed in the media 
C)  media does not target young men 
D)  men feel less pressure to conform to the sociocultural ideal body 
E)  culture does not have a view of the 'ideal' man

Question 14

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Self-induced vomiting may also produce

Accepted Answer

A)  heightened sensitivity to cold. 
B)  dry hair and hair loss. 
C)  Russell's sign. 
D)  Lanugo. 
E)  dry skin. 
A)  heightened sensitivity to cold. 
B)  dry hair and hair loss. 
C)  Russell's sign. 
D)  Lanugo. 
E)  dry skin.

Question 16

A study that followed women treated for eating disorders 9 years found relapse rates of about:

Accepted Answer

A)  one third 
B)  25% 
C)  11% for anorexia and 25% for bulimia 
D)  one half 
E)  65% 
A)  one third 
B)  25% 
C)  11% for anorexia and 25% for bulimia 
D)  one half 
E)  65%

Question 17

Binge Eating Disorder will be a recognized subtype of Bulimia in the DSM-5

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B)  reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C)  providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D)  educating children about the dangers of purging 
E)  decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal 
A)  behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B)  reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C)  providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D)  educating children about the dangers of purging 
E)  decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal

Question 19

Probably the most important first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)  family therapy. 
B)  nutritional management. 
C)  interpersonal therapy. 
D)  individual psychotherapy. 
E)  forced feeding. 
A)  family therapy. 
B)  nutritional management. 
C)  interpersonal therapy. 
D)  individual psychotherapy. 
E)  forced feeding.

Question 20

Impulsivity is associated with anorexia and bulimia

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

What difference is found in the binge/purge type and the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?

Few sufferers of eating disorders have reported early sexual abuse.

Research has shown that the most effective type of treatment for bulimia nervosa is

The diagnostic criteria that involves body image dissatisfaction consists of a perceptual component, , and an attitude component, .

It has been found that ______ has the highest prevalence, followed by _ and _____________.

What does it mean to say that bulimics engage in recurrent compensatory behavior?

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s, the prevalence of eating disorders:

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders.

Within non-clinical populations, there is evidence that

Cognitive-behavioural therapy reduces binging and purging behavior by up to 90%, with around half of patients stopping bingeing and purging completely.

Findings that only small distinctions often separate individuals in different diagnostic categories and that many people move from one diagnostic category to another support the _____________ view and approach to diagnosing eating disorders

Why is the prevalence of eating disorders among men lower, according to the sociocultural model?

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Self-induced vomiting may also produce

A study that followed women treated for eating disorders 9 years found relapse rates of about:

Binge Eating Disorder will be a recognized subtype of Bulimia in the DSM-5

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Probably the most important first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is

Impulsivity is associated with anorexia and bulimia

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Exam 10: Eating Disorders

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

What difference is found in the binge/purge type and the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?

Few sufferers of eating disorders have reported early sexual abuse.

Research has shown that the most effective type of treatment for bulimia nervosa is

The diagnostic criteria that involves body image dissatisfaction consists of a perceptual component, __________, and an attitude component, __________.

It has been found that ______________ has the highest prevalence, followed by _________________ and _____________________.

What does it mean to say that bulimics engage in recurrent compensatory behavior?

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s, the prevalence of eating disorders:

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders.

Within non-clinical populations, there is evidence that

Cognitive-behavioural therapy reduces binging and purging behavior by up to 90%, with around half of patients stopping bingeing and purging completely.

Findings that only small distinctions often separate individuals in different diagnostic categories and that many people move from one diagnostic category to another support the _____________ view and approach to diagnosing eating disorders

Why is the prevalence of eating disorders among men lower, according to the sociocultural model?

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Self-induced vomiting may also produce

A study that followed women treated for eating disorders 9 years found relapse rates of about:

Binge Eating Disorder will be a recognized subtype of Bulimia in the DSM-5

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Probably the most important first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is

Impulsivity is associated with anorexia and bulimia

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

The diagnostic criteria that involves body image dissatisfaction consists of a perceptual component, , and an attitude component, .

It has been found that ______ has the highest prevalence, followed by _ and _____________.