Question 1

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

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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 2

In addition to altering the eating patterns of clients with Binge Eating Disorder, therapists using cognitive-behavioral therapy will also

Accepted Answer

A)  teach the clients to be greater risk-takers. 
B)  educate the clients that fat people have certain character flaws. 
C)  provide factual information about eating and dieting. 
D)  help the client to emotionally separate from her family. 
A)  teach the clients to be greater risk-takers. 
B)  educate the clients that fat people have certain character flaws. 
C)  provide factual information about eating and dieting. 
D)  help the client to emotionally separate from her family.

Question 3

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed in the treatment of binge eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body dissatisfaction 
B)  Illogical food rules 
C)  Misconceptions about overweight people 
D)  Idealization of low body weight 
A)  Body dissatisfaction 
B)  Illogical food rules 
C)  Misconceptions about overweight people 
D)  Idealization of low body weight

Question 4

A dysfunction in which of the following neurotransmitters has been observed in both anorexics and bulimics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  GABA 
D)  Serotonin 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Epinephrine 
C)  GABA 
D)  Serotonin

Question 5

Someone who binges and purges and is severely underweight is diagnosed as anorexic, not bulimic. Treating physicians must be precise with this diagnosis because

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient will eventually stop bingeing and purging and start fasting. 
B)  anorexia is considered the more reliable diagnosis. 
C)  anorexia has a much higher death rate than bulimia. 
D)  bingeing and purging are not considered very important symptoms. 
A)  the patient will eventually stop bingeing and purging and start fasting. 
B)  anorexia is considered the more reliable diagnosis. 
C)  anorexia has a much higher death rate than bulimia. 
D)  bingeing and purging are not considered very important symptoms.

Question 6

What most clearly separates the anorexic from the bulimic?

Accepted Answer

While the binge-eating/purging

Question 7

There is evidence of serotonergic abnormalities in anorexics and bulimics. Can it be concluded that a dysfunction in the serotonin system underlies these eating disorders? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Although altered serotonergic levels hav

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Heterosexuality 
B)  Bicycling 
C)  Wrestling 
D)  Painting 
A)  Heterosexuality 
B)  Bicycling 
C)  Wrestling 
D)  Painting

Question 9

Felicia has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, purging type. We should expect that she

Accepted Answer

A)  strongly denies that she has a serious disorder. 
B)  is unconcerned about becoming fat. 
C)  experiences electrolyte imbalances and mineral deficiencies. 
D)  is less than 85 percent of normal body weight but still considers herself "fat." 
A)  strongly denies that she has a serious disorder. 
B)  is unconcerned about becoming fat. 
C)  experiences electrolyte imbalances and mineral deficiencies. 
D)  is less than 85 percent of normal body weight but still considers herself "fat."

Question 10

What are the differences between binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

People with binge-eating disorder have f

Question 11

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 12

What cyclical pathway can develop that eventually leads to obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A child stops eating because of low self-esteem, becomes anorexic and then is successfully treated but still has negative feelings about her- or himself. 
B)  A thin child eats normally but is teased about his or her weight and begins to diet further. 
C)  A child eats because of feelings of depression and low self-esteem, gains weight, is rejected by peers, binges, and continues to gain weight. 
D)  A thin child binges because of depression and low self-esteem, purges and feels better, then feels safe to binge again, eating more later. 
A)  A child stops eating because of low self-esteem, becomes anorexic and then is successfully treated but still has negative feelings about her- or himself. 
B)  A thin child eats normally but is teased about his or her weight and begins to diet further. 
C)  A child eats because of feelings of depression and low self-esteem, gains weight, is rejected by peers, binges, and continues to gain weight. 
D)  A thin child binges because of depression and low self-esteem, purges and feels better, then feels safe to binge again, eating more later.

Question 13

What puts whites at higher risk for eating disorders as compared to non-whites?

Accepted Answer

Research finds that whites show much mor

Question 14

What disorders are often comorbid with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  post-traumatic stress disorder and depression 
B)  panic disorder and personality disorders 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder and substance abuse 
D)  depression and personality disorders 
A)  post-traumatic stress disorder and depression 
B)  panic disorder and personality disorders 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder and substance abuse 
D)  depression and personality disorders

Question 15

Which of the following is a danger associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthma. 
B)  Cancer. 
C)  Low blood pressure. 
D)  Joint disease. 
A)  Asthma. 
B)  Cancer. 
C)  Low blood pressure. 
D)  Joint disease.

Question 16

The neurotransmitter called __________ is implicated in obesity.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Orlistat, which works by interfering with the absorption of fat,

Accepted Answer

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 18

Which of the following is most commonly found in families of girls with anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents who are unconventional, dramatic, and antisocial. 
B)  Parents who emphasize rules, control, and good physical appearance. 
C)  Sibling rivalry that breaks out into physical and verbal aggression. 
D)  Children who reduce psychological tension in the family by dominating their parents. 
A)  Parents who are unconventional, dramatic, and antisocial. 
B)  Parents who emphasize rules, control, and good physical appearance. 
C)  Sibling rivalry that breaks out into physical and verbal aggression. 
D)  Children who reduce psychological tension in the family by dominating their parents.

Question 19

What neurotransmitter seems to be involved in both eating disorders and depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  GABA 
D)  Norepinephrine 
A)  Dopamine 
B)  Serotonin 
C)  GABA 
D)  Norepinephrine

Question 20

What is the link between dieting and eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dieting is a risk factor for both anorexia and bulimia. 
B)  Dieting is a risk factor for bulimia. 
C)  Dieting is not a risk factor for the development of eating disorder. 
D)  When done properly, dieting seems to decrease eating disorder symptoms for a while and then leads to a sharp increase in symptoms. 
A)  Dieting is a risk factor for both anorexia and bulimia. 
B)  Dieting is a risk factor for bulimia. 
C)  Dieting is not a risk factor for the development of eating disorder. 
D)  When done properly, dieting seems to decrease eating disorder symptoms for a while and then leads to a sharp increase in symptoms.

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

In addition to altering the eating patterns of clients with Binge Eating Disorder, therapists using cognitive-behavioral therapy will also

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed in the treatment of binge eating disorder?

A dysfunction in which of the following neurotransmitters has been observed in both anorexics and bulimics?

Someone who binges and purges and is severely underweight is diagnosed as anorexic, not bulimic. Treating physicians must be precise with this diagnosis because

What most clearly separates the anorexic from the bulimic?

There is evidence of serotonergic abnormalities in anorexics and bulimics. Can it be concluded that a dysfunction in the serotonin system underlies these eating disorders? Why or why not?

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

Felicia has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, purging type. We should expect that she

What are the differences between binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa?

What cyclical pathway can develop that eventually leads to obesity?

What puts whites at higher risk for eating disorders as compared to non-whites?

What disorders are often comorbid with eating disorders?

Which of the following is a danger associated with obesity?

The neurotransmitter called __________ is implicated in obesity.

Orlistat, which works by interfering with the absorption of fat,

Which of the following is most commonly found in families of girls with anorexia?

What neurotransmitter seems to be involved in both eating disorders and depression?

What is the link between dieting and eating disorders?

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Exam 9: Eating Disorders and Obesity

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

In addition to altering the eating patterns of clients with Binge Eating Disorder, therapists using cognitive-behavioral therapy will also

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed in the treatment of binge eating disorder?

A dysfunction in which of the following neurotransmitters has been observed in both anorexics and bulimics?

Someone who binges and purges and is severely underweight is diagnosed as anorexic, not bulimic. Treating physicians must be precise with this diagnosis because

What most clearly separates the anorexic from the bulimic?

There is evidence of serotonergic abnormalities in anorexics and bulimics. Can it be concluded that a dysfunction in the serotonin system underlies these eating disorders? Why or why not?

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

Felicia has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa, purging type. We should expect that she

What are the differences between binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa?

What cyclical pathway can develop that eventually leads to obesity?

What puts whites at higher risk for eating disorders as compared to non-whites?

What disorders are often comorbid with eating disorders?

Which of the following is a danger associated with obesity?

The neurotransmitter called __________ is implicated in obesity.

Orlistat, which works by interfering with the absorption of fat,

Which of the following is most commonly found in families of girls with anorexia?

What neurotransmitter seems to be involved in both eating disorders and depression?

What is the link between dieting and eating disorders?

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, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatoform 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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