Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa typically occurs at a much earlier age than bulimia nervosa. 
B)  Once bulimia nervosa develops, it tends to be chronic if untreated. 
C)  Bulimic individuals eventually shift to symptoms of other eating disorders. 
D)  Bulimia nervosa is more resistant to treatment than anorexia nervosa. 
A)  Anorexia nervosa typically occurs at a much earlier age than bulimia nervosa. 
B)  Once bulimia nervosa develops, it tends to be chronic if untreated. 
C)  Bulimic individuals eventually shift to symptoms of other eating disorders. 
D)  Bulimia nervosa is more resistant to treatment than anorexia nervosa.

Question 2

As we grow older, it seems that the amount of sleep that we require .

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  decreases until early adulthood and then begins to increase again 
A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  decreases until early adulthood and then begins to increase again

Question 3

Adolescents tend to shift toward a

Accepted Answer

A)  biologically determined later sleep schedule. 
B)  culturally determined earlier sleep schedule. 
C)  biologically determined earlier sleep schedule. 
D)  culturally determined later sleep schedule. 
A)  biologically determined later sleep schedule. 
B)  culturally determined earlier sleep schedule. 
C)  biologically determined earlier sleep schedule. 
D)  culturally determined later sleep schedule.

Question 4

What current research supports the relationship between thin images in the media and eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Grabe, Ward, and Hyde (2008), reviewing

Question 5

Eating Disorders are common in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Western countries 
B)  Sub-Saharan Africa 
C)  people who have Bipolar Disorder. 
D)  Basketball players 
A)  Western countries 
B)  Sub-Saharan Africa 
C)  people who have Bipolar Disorder. 
D)  Basketball players

Question 6

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 7

Individuals with a sleep efficiency of 90%

Accepted Answer

A)  spend more of their "bed time" awake than asleep. 
B)  have a diagnosable sleep disorder. 
C)  need to increase the number of hours in bed. 
D)  spend 10% of their "bed time" awake. 
A)  spend more of their "bed time" awake than asleep. 
B)  have a diagnosable sleep disorder. 
C)  need to increase the number of hours in bed. 
D)  spend 10% of their "bed time" awake.

Question 8

With regard to drug treatments for bulimia nervosa patients, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medications have not been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
B)  Antidepressants have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
C)  Benzodiazipine medications have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
D)  Anti-psychotic medications have been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
A)  Medications have not been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
B)  Antidepressants have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
C)  Benzodiazipine medications have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. 
D)  Anti-psychotic medications have been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa.

Question 9

When men are asked to identify the ideal male body, they typically select a body weight that is about

Accepted Answer

A)  equal to their own. 
B)  28 pounds more muscular than their own. 
C)  equal to the average male of their age. 
D)  15 pounds lighter than their own. 
A)  equal to their own. 
B)  28 pounds more muscular than their own. 
C)  equal to the average male of their age. 
D)  15 pounds lighter than their own.

Question 10

People with bulimia nervosa often present with additional psychological disorders, particularly ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  body dysmorphic disorder; substance disorders 
B)  mood disorders; sexual disorders 
C)  anxiety disorders; mood disorders 
D)  obsessive compulsive disorder; sexual disorders 
A)  body dysmorphic disorder; substance disorders 
B)  mood disorders; sexual disorders 
C)  anxiety disorders; mood disorders 
D)  obsessive compulsive disorder; sexual disorders

Question 11

Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself. She follows this with long periods of complete fasting. Based on this information, Susan

Accepted Answer

A)  might be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. 
B)  should be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. 
C)  will not be diagnosed with any disorder because she is of normal weight. 
D)  cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa because she is not purging. 
A)  might be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. 
B)  should be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. 
C)  will not be diagnosed with any disorder because she is of normal weight. 
D)  cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa because she is not purging.

Question 12

Fred has been having a great deal of trouble initiating and maintaining sleep. He guesses that he is sleeping for an average of about 3 hours each night and complains that he feels terrible during the day. In addition, Fred has always experienced some anxiety but has recently felt a tremendous increase in his overall anxiety level. The existence of both a sleep disorder and anxiety

Accepted Answer

A)  makes the diagnosis of primary insomnia incorrect. 
B)  increases our confidence that primary insomnia is the correct diagnosis. 
C)  indicates that the insomnia is a result of the anxiety rather than a cause of the anxiety. 
D)  is extremely common since sleep problems can be both a cause and a result of anxiety. 
A)  makes the diagnosis of primary insomnia incorrect. 
B)  increases our confidence that primary insomnia is the correct diagnosis. 
C)  indicates that the insomnia is a result of the anxiety rather than a cause of the anxiety. 
D)  is extremely common since sleep problems can be both a cause and a result of anxiety.

Question 13

The proposal that we should discuss taxing high calorie, fat, or sugar foods to control obesity has

Accepted Answer

A)  been adopted nationwide. 
B)  been viewed as a means of deterring unhealthy eating and raising money to combat obesity. 
C)  been rejected outright as having no possibility of decreasing obesity. 
D)  thought to benefit the poor more than the well-to-do. 
A)  been adopted nationwide. 
B)  been viewed as a means of deterring unhealthy eating and raising money to combat obesity. 
C)  been rejected outright as having no possibility of decreasing obesity. 
D)  thought to benefit the poor more than the well-to-do.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a diminished sense of personal control. 
B)  They may manifest as strikingly low self-esteem. 
C)  They display more perfectionistic attitudes. 
D)  All of these statements tend to be accurate. 
A)  They have a diminished sense of personal control. 
B)  They may manifest as strikingly low self-esteem. 
C)  They display more perfectionistic attitudes. 
D)  All of these statements tend to be accurate.

Question 15

The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seem to be .

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic 
B)  psychological 
C)  somatogenic 
D)  sociocultural 
A)  genetic 
B)  psychological 
C)  somatogenic 
D)  sociocultural

Question 16

An early stage of Phoebe's cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa will likely involve

Accepted Answer

A)  antidepressant medication. 
B)  family therapy. 
C)  small, frequent meals. 
D)  in-patient treatment. 
A)  antidepressant medication. 
B)  family therapy. 
C)  small, frequent meals. 
D)  in-patient treatment.

Question 17

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  complete cessation of respiratory activity for brief periods. 
B)  interruption of air flow and brief cessation of respiratory activity. 
C)  interruption of air flow without cessation of respiratory activity. 
D)  central nervous system disorders and trauma. 
A)  complete cessation of respiratory activity for brief periods. 
B)  interruption of air flow and brief cessation of respiratory activity. 
C)  interruption of air flow without cessation of respiratory activity. 
D)  central nervous system disorders and trauma.

Question 18

With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are culturally determined and not biologically influenced. 
B)  the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have not been studied. 
C)  although the studies are still limited, there appears to be some biological influence in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 
D)  although the studies are limited, there does appear to be a large biological influence for anorexia nervosa and a very small biological influence for bulimia nervosa. 
A)  anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are culturally determined and not biologically influenced. 
B)  the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have not been studied. 
C)  although the studies are still limited, there appears to be some biological influence in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 
D)  although the studies are limited, there does appear to be a large biological influence for anorexia nervosa and a very small biological influence for bulimia nervosa.

Question 19

With regard to treatment for eating disorders, Prozac is considered to be an effective treatment in the long term for

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa but not anorexia nervosa. 
C)  both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 
D)  neither anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. 
A)  anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa but not anorexia nervosa. 
C)  both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. 
D)  neither anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

Question 20

Benzodiazepine medication is not recommended as a long-term solution for the treatment of insomnia because of

Accepted Answer

A)  the addictive properties of these medications. 
B)  rebound insomnia that occurs after the medication is discontinued. 
C)  excessive sleepiness that may persist during the day. 
D)  all of these. 
A)  the addictive properties of these medications. 
B)  rebound insomnia that occurs after the medication is discontinued. 
C)  excessive sleepiness that may persist during the day. 
D)  all of these.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

As we grow older, it seems that the amount of sleep that we require .

Adolescents tend to shift toward a

What current research supports the relationship between thin images in the media and eating disorders?

Eating Disorders are common in:

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

Individuals with a sleep efficiency of 90%

With regard to drug treatments for bulimia nervosa patients, which of the following statements is TRUE?

When men are asked to identify the ideal male body, they typically select a body weight that is about

People with bulimia nervosa often present with additional psychological disorders, particularly ________.

Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself. She follows this with long periods of complete fasting. Based on this information, Susan

The proposal that we should discuss taxing high calorie, fat, or sugar foods to control obesity has

Which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with an eating disorder?

The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seem to be .

An early stage of Phoebe's cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa will likely involve

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is

With regard to treatment for eating disorders, Prozac is considered to be an effective treatment in the long term for

Benzodiazepine medication is not recommended as a long-term solution for the treatment of insomnia because of

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Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

As we grow older, it seems that the amount of sleep that we require .

Adolescents tend to shift toward a

What current research supports the relationship between thin images in the media and eating disorders?

Eating Disorders are common in:

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

Individuals with a sleep efficiency of 90%

With regard to drug treatments for bulimia nervosa patients, which of the following statements is TRUE?

When men are asked to identify the ideal male body, they typically select a body weight that is about

People with bulimia nervosa often present with additional psychological disorders, particularly ________.

Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself. She follows this with long periods of complete fasting. Based on this information, Susan

The proposal that we should discuss taxing high calorie, fat, or sugar foods to control obesity has

Which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with an eating disorder?

The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seem to be .

An early stage of Phoebe's cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia nervosa will likely involve

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

With regard to the biological influences of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the most accurate statement is

With regard to treatment for eating disorders, Prozac is considered to be an effective treatment in the long term for

Benzodiazepine medication is not recommended as a long-term solution for the treatment of insomnia because of

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety, Trauma and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services

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