Question 1

1-82.Sibutramine acts to reduce appetite by

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A) inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. 
B) decreasing the activity of serotonin and norepinephrine. 
C) blocking receptors for serotonin and norepinephrine. 
D) interfering with digestion. 
A) inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. 
B) decreasing the activity of serotonin and norepinephrine. 
C) blocking receptors for serotonin and norepinephrine. 
D) interfering with digestion.

Question 2

1-83.After bariatric surgery,

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A) patients stay normal weight the rest of their lives. 
B) some patients do not lose any weight. 
C) most patients do not survive. 
D) some patients regain their weight,but most lose a great deal of weight. 
A) patients stay normal weight the rest of their lives. 
B) some patients do not lose any weight. 
C) most patients do not survive. 
D) some patients regain their weight,but most lose a great deal of weight.

Question 3

1-43.The influence of television on the attitudes toward eating in Fiji demonstrate that

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A) biological factors play a minimal role in the etiology of eating disorders. 
B) environmental factors can alter societal attitudes such that the risk of developing eating disorders is increased. 
C) definitions of beauty are not changed over time. 
D) there is no relationship between physical standards of beauty and desirable personality traits. 
A) biological factors play a minimal role in the etiology of eating disorders. 
B) environmental factors can alter societal attitudes such that the risk of developing eating disorders is increased. 
C) definitions of beauty are not changed over time. 
D) there is no relationship between physical standards of beauty and desirable personality traits.

Question 4

Discuss the risk of suicide in anorexia and bulimia.

Accepted Answer

With medical complications being the num

Question 5

Three types of purging or compensatory behaviors that people with bulimia may engage in are __________ ,laxative abuse,or excessive exercise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three types of purging or compensatory behaviors...

Question 6

1-17.Which of the following has been identified as a risk factor for eating disorders in men?

Accepted Answer

A) heterosexuality 
B) bicycling 
C) homosexuality 
D) painting 
A) heterosexuality 
B) bicycling 
C) homosexuality 
D) painting

Question 7

The neurotransmitter called __________ is implicated in obesity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The neurotransmitter called __________ is implicated in...

Question 8

Which of the following accounts for more morbidity and mortality than all eating disorders combined?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge-eating disorder 
D) obesity 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) bulimia nervosa 
C) binge-eating disorder 
D) obesity

Question 9

Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?

Accepted Answer

The term "anorexia nervosa" literally me

Question 10

1-19.Lanugo

Accepted Answer

A) is a soft hair that grows on the body of people with anorexia. 
B) is another name for an eating binge. 
C) is the term for the stopping of a woman's menstrual periods. 
D) is the lack of concern people with anorexia show about their condition. 
A) is a soft hair that grows on the body of people with anorexia. 
B) is another name for an eating binge. 
C) is the term for the stopping of a woman's menstrual periods. 
D) is the lack of concern people with anorexia show about their condition.

Question 11

1-23.Binge-eating disorder

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A) is an extremely rare variant of bulimia nervosa. 
B) is diagnosed when a person binges and then purges by using laxatives or self-induced vomiting. 
C) cannot be diagnosed if a person is overweight. 
D) involves binges comparable to those in bulimia but without any inappropriate "compensatory" behavior to limit weight gain. 
A) is an extremely rare variant of bulimia nervosa. 
B) is diagnosed when a person binges and then purges by using laxatives or self-induced vomiting. 
C) cannot be diagnosed if a person is overweight. 
D) involves binges comparable to those in bulimia but without any inappropriate "compensatory" behavior to limit weight gain.

Question 12

1-25.What is unique about binge-eating disorder (BED)as compared to the eating disorders currently found in the DSM?

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A) Those with BED are commonly of normal body weight. 
B) The patient age is usually older. 
C) It develops earlier in life than other eating disorders. 
D) Few of those with BED develop weight-related health problems. 
A) Those with BED are commonly of normal body weight. 
B) The patient age is usually older. 
C) It develops earlier in life than other eating disorders. 
D) Few of those with BED develop weight-related health problems.

Question 13

1-24.Binge-eating disorder

Accepted Answer

A) is an eating disorder diagnosis most recently added to the DSM-5. 
B) has not yet been formally recognized as a distinct clinical syndrome. 
C) usually develops into anorexia,binge-eating/purging subtype. 
D) is more common in males than in females. 
A) is an eating disorder diagnosis most recently added to the DSM-5. 
B) has not yet been formally recognized as a distinct clinical syndrome. 
C) usually develops into anorexia,binge-eating/purging subtype. 
D) is more common in males than in females.

Question 14

1-50.When it comes to comparing one's actual body image with the ideal body,

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A) young men are just as likely to see themselves as too fat as young women. 
B) most young women want a body that is more "curved" than the media-encouraged ideal. 
C) young women often falsely believe that men prefer larger women than they actually do. 
D) young women are more likely to be dissatisfied than young men. 
A) young men are just as likely to see themselves as too fat as young women. 
B) most young women want a body that is more "curved" than the media-encouraged ideal. 
C) young women often falsely believe that men prefer larger women than they actually do. 
D) young women are more likely to be dissatisfied than young men.

Question 15

1-38.According to set-point theory

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A) anorexics have successfully adjusted their bodies to a new lower set-point. 
B) hunger serves to maintain the body at its established set-point. 
C) behavioral means of altering body weight can never overcome the body's ability to compensate physiologically. 
D) the body weight that is maintained in the absence of dieting is the one at which health is maximized. 
A) anorexics have successfully adjusted their bodies to a new lower set-point. 
B) hunger serves to maintain the body at its established set-point. 
C) behavioral means of altering body weight can never overcome the body's ability to compensate physiologically. 
D) the body weight that is maintained in the absence of dieting is the one at which health is maximized.

Question 16

1-56.After her dentist commented on the damage her practice of vomiting had caused to her teeth,Hilda realized that she had a problem.After seeing a psychiatrist,Hilda was diagnosed with anorexia,binge-eating/purging sub-type.Due to the severity of her condition,her doctor suggested that she be hospitalized.Hilda immediately entered an inpatient treatment program and embraced all aspects of the treatment regimen.What is unique about Hilda's case?

Accepted Answer

A) Dental problems are not seen in those with anorexia. 
B) Psychiatrists rarely suggest hospitalization for this type of anorexia. 
C) Hilda's lack of ambivalence about treatment. 
D) The failure to use outpatient treatment before hospitalization. 
A) Dental problems are not seen in those with anorexia. 
B) Psychiatrists rarely suggest hospitalization for this type of anorexia. 
C) Hilda's lack of ambivalence about treatment. 
D) The failure to use outpatient treatment before hospitalization.

Question 17

1-60.Why is family therapy currently being investigated as a treatment for anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A) Family therapy has been found to be the most effective form of therapy for bulimia. 
B) Healthier family relationships have been found to affect treatment outcome. 
C) The well-established role of the family in the development of eating disorders necessitates the involvement of the family in their treatment. 
D) CBT and other forms of individual psychotherapy have been found to be ineffective. 
A) Family therapy has been found to be the most effective form of therapy for bulimia. 
B) Healthier family relationships have been found to affect treatment outcome. 
C) The well-established role of the family in the development of eating disorders necessitates the involvement of the family in their treatment. 
D) CBT and other forms of individual psychotherapy have been found to be ineffective.

Question 18

Andrea has anorexia nervosa,restricting type.Which of the following behaviors would you expect her to have?

Accepted Answer

A) self-induced vomiting 
B) cutting up her food into little pieces when she eats 
C) normal menstrual periods 
D) occasional bouts of overeating 
A) self-induced vomiting 
B) cutting up her food into little pieces when she eats 
C) normal menstrual periods 
D) occasional bouts of overeating

Question 19

1-81.Orlistat,which works by interfering with the absorption of fat,

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A) works very well for obesity. 
B) works very well for extreme obesity but not regular obesity. 
C) works modestly well for obesity. 
D) results have been uncertain. 
A) works very well for obesity. 
B) works very well for extreme obesity but not regular obesity. 
C) works modestly well for obesity. 
D) results have been uncertain.

Question 20

____________is the most common form of eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

Binge-eati

1-82.Sibutramine acts to reduce appetite by

1-83.After bariatric surgery,

1-43.The influence of television on the attitudes toward eating in Fiji demonstrate that

Discuss the risk of suicide in anorexia and bulimia.

Three types of purging or compensatory behaviors that people with bulimia may engage in are __________ ,laxative abuse,or excessive exercise.

1-17.Which of the following has been identified as a risk factor for eating disorders in men?

The neurotransmitter called __________ is implicated in obesity.

Which of the following accounts for more morbidity and mortality than all eating disorders combined?

Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?

1-19.Lanugo

1-23.Binge-eating disorder

1-25.What is unique about binge-eating disorder (BED)as compared to the eating disorders currently found in the DSM?

1-24.Binge-eating disorder

1-50.When it comes to comparing one's actual body image with the ideal body,

1-38.According to set-point theory

1-60.Why is family therapy currently being investigated as a treatment for anorexia?

Andrea has anorexia nervosa,restricting type.Which of the following behaviors would you expect her to have?

1-81.Orlistat,which works by interfering with the absorption of fat,

____________is the most common form of eating disorder.

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1-82.Sibutramine acts to reduce appetite by

1-83.After bariatric surgery,

1-43.The influence of television on the attitudes toward eating in Fiji demonstrate that

Discuss the risk of suicide in anorexia and bulimia.

Three types of purging or compensatory behaviors that people with bulimia may engage in are __________ ,laxative abuse,or excessive exercise.

1-17.Which of the following has been identified as a risk factor for eating disorders in men?

The neurotransmitter called __________ is implicated in obesity.

Which of the following accounts for more morbidity and mortality than all eating disorders combined?

Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?

1-19.Lanugo

1-23.Binge-eating disorder

1-25.What is unique about binge-eating disorder (BED)as compared to the eating disorders currently found in the DSM?

1-24.Binge-eating disorder

1-50.When it comes to comparing one's actual body image with the ideal body,

1-38.According to set-point theory

1-60.Why is family therapy currently being investigated as a treatment for anorexia?

Andrea has anorexia nervosa,restricting type.Which of the following behaviors would you expect her to have?

1-81.Orlistat,which works by interfering with the absorption of fat,

____________is the most common form of eating disorder.

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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