Question 1

Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?

Accepted Answer

The term "anorexia nervosa" literally me

Question 2

The hormone __________ is the hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hormone __________ is the hormone produced...

Question 3

Set-point theory about weight suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  dieting can establish a new set-point that stabilizes the near-starvation seen in people with anorexia. 
B)  people with anorexia are biologically programmed to be underweight. 
C)  the hunger that occurs by being well below one's set-point can trigger binges. 
D)  sociocultural factors play very little role in the development of unrealistic body image goals. 
A)  dieting can establish a new set-point that stabilizes the near-starvation seen in people with anorexia. 
B)  people with anorexia are biologically programmed to be underweight. 
C)  the hunger that occurs by being well below one's set-point can trigger binges. 
D)  sociocultural factors play very little role in the development of unrealistic body image goals.

Question 4

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 5

In order to make a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, the client must

Accepted Answer

A)  have a distorted body image. 
B)  not meet the criteria for anorexia nervosa. 
C)  have missed three consecutive menstrual periods. 
D)  admit that she has a problem. 
A)  have a distorted body image. 
B)  not meet the criteria for anorexia nervosa. 
C)  have missed three consecutive menstrual periods. 
D)  admit that she has a problem.

Question 6

Which statement best describes trends in actual and ideal weight in American young women?

Accepted Answer

A)  While the weight of the average woman is decreasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing even faster. 
B)  While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing. 
C)  While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is increasing even faster. 
D)  Weight of the average woman doesn't seem to be affected by the average weight of the ideal woman. 
A)  While the weight of the average woman is decreasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing even faster. 
B)  While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is decreasing. 
C)  While the weight of the average woman is increasing, the average weight of the ideal woman is increasing even faster. 
D)  Weight of the average woman doesn't seem to be affected by the average weight of the ideal woman.

Question 7

Which of the following best explains the current trend in the prevalence of obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity is no longer a factor that decreases survival, thus genes for obesity are becoming more prevalent in the general population 
B)  The tendency to underfeed children who then overeat as adults 
C)  The adoption of unhealthy life styles 
D)  The popularity of dieting 
A)  Obesity is no longer a factor that decreases survival, thus genes for obesity are becoming more prevalent in the general population 
B)  The tendency to underfeed children who then overeat as adults 
C)  The adoption of unhealthy life styles 
D)  The popularity of dieting

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with BED are commonly of normal body weight. 
B)  The gender difference in its prevalence is minimal. 
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 gender difference in its prevalence is minimal. 
C)  It develops earlier in life than other eating disorders. 
D)  Few of those with BED develop weight-related health problems.

Question 9

Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk for obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  High socioeconomic status 
B)  Living in an Asian culture 
C)  Being well-cared-for as a child 
D)  Low parental education 
A)  High socioeconomic status 
B)  Living in an Asian culture 
C)  Being well-cared-for as a child 
D)  Low parental education

Question 10

Which of the following is not a condition found in the DSM?

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 11

Rates of eating disorders tend to be much lower in black women than in white women. However, one factor that can increase risk in black women is

Accepted Answer

A)  their age - younger black women have higher rates of eating disorders than older. 
B)  assimilation into white culture and middle class values. 
C)  their weight - very overweight black women have the same rates of eating disorders as whites do. 
D)  whether they were recent immigrants. 
A)  their age - younger black women have higher rates of eating disorders than older. 
B)  assimilation into white culture and middle class values. 
C)  their weight - very overweight black women have the same rates of eating disorders as whites do. 
D)  whether they were recent immigrants.

Question 12

What is the prognosis for anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relapse rates are high, but recovery can often happen in the long run. 
B)  Most people improve fairly quickly and don't relapse. 
C)  Anorexia has an excellent recovery rate, but the other disorders don't. 
D)  The prognosis is extremely poor, with few recovering from it. 
A)  Relapse rates are high, but recovery can often happen in the long run. 
B)  Most people improve fairly quickly and don't relapse. 
C)  Anorexia has an excellent recovery rate, but the other disorders don't. 
D)  The prognosis is extremely poor, with few recovering from it.

Question 13

What is the most serious challenge in treating eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making a diagnosis before the disorder becomes life threatening 
B)  Engaging the family in the treatment process 
C)  Finding an effective pharmacological treatment 
D)  Overcoming the patient's ambivalence toward treatment 
A)  Making a diagnosis before the disorder becomes life threatening 
B)  Engaging the family in the treatment process 
C)  Finding an effective pharmacological treatment 
D)  Overcoming the patient's ambivalence toward treatment

Question 14

What is the relationship between obesity and social class?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is none. 
B)  Obesity occurs much more frequently in lower SES adults and children. 
C)  Obesity occurs much more frequently in lower SES adults but higher SES children. 
D)  Obesity occurs much more frequently in higher SES adults and children. 
A)  There is none. 
B)  Obesity occurs much more frequently in lower SES adults and children. 
C)  Obesity occurs much more frequently in lower SES adults but higher SES children. 
D)  Obesity occurs much more frequently in higher SES adults and children.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about obesity and health is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heavier the person, the greater the health risks. 
B)  Only when obesity has a behavioral cause is it dangerous. 
C)  Individuals who are obese, but active, are not at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D)  Obesity is only a threat to health in cultures where the obesity is due to the consumption of fatty foods and relative inactivity. 
A)  The heavier the person, the greater the health risks. 
B)  Only when obesity has a behavioral cause is it dangerous. 
C)  Individuals who are obese, but active, are not at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. 
D)  Obesity is only a threat to health in cultures where the obesity is due to the consumption of fatty foods and relative inactivity.

Question 16

Which statement about the diagnosis of eating disorders is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person meeting the criteria for bulimia rarely, if ever, has been diagnosed with anorexia. 
B)  There is quite a lot of diagnostic crossover in eating disorders. 
C)  Although the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia do not overlap, women with eating disorders often have other diagnosable psychiatric conditions. 
D)  Although anorexia and bulimia are quite similar, women with eating disorders rarely have a comorbid psychological condition. 
A)  A person meeting the criteria for bulimia rarely, if ever, has been diagnosed with anorexia. 
B)  There is quite a lot of diagnostic crossover in eating disorders. 
C)  Although the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia do not overlap, women with eating disorders often have other diagnosable psychiatric conditions. 
D)  Although anorexia and bulimia are quite similar, women with eating disorders rarely have a comorbid psychological condition.

Question 17

Why are family attitudes about obesity important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because they reflect the genetic influences on obesity 
B)  Because they will cause people to be happier when obese 
C)  Because the consequences are likely to remain with us 
D)  They aren't - peer influence is more important 
A)  Because they reflect the genetic influences on obesity 
B)  Because they will cause people to be happier when obese 
C)  Because the consequences are likely to remain with us 
D)  They aren't - peer influence is more important

Question 18

The most common quality of parents' interactions with their daughters who have eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  unconditional love and acceptance. 
B)  neglect. 
C)  control. 
D)  lack of direction and rules. 
A)  unconditional love and acceptance. 
B)  neglect. 
C)  control. 
D)  lack of direction and rules.

Question 19

The text presented the case of Nicole, a college student with bulimia nervosa. She is typical of such individuals because she

Accepted Answer

A)  had suffered few health problems. 
B)  had few thoughts of food except when she was eating. 
C)  experienced shame, guilt, and self-deprecation. 
D)  did not realize that her eating habits were abnormal. 
A)  had suffered few health problems. 
B)  had few thoughts of food except when she was eating. 
C)  experienced shame, guilt, and self-deprecation. 
D)  did not realize that her eating habits were abnormal.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three types of purging behavior that people...

Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?

The hormone __________ is the hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite.

Set-point theory about weight suggests that

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

In order to make a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, the client must

Which statement best describes trends in actual and ideal weight in American young women?

Which of the following best explains the current trend in the prevalence of obesity?

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

Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk for obesity?

Which of the following is not a condition found in the DSM?

Rates of eating disorders tend to be much lower in black women than in white women. However, one factor that can increase risk in black women is

What is the prognosis for anorexia nervosa?

What is the most serious challenge in treating eating disorders?

What is the relationship between obesity and social class?

Which of the following statements about obesity and health is true?

Which statement about the diagnosis of eating disorders is accurate?

Why are family attitudes about obesity important?

The most common quality of parents' interactions with their daughters who have eating disorders is

The text presented the case of Nicole, a college student with bulimia nervosa. She is typical of such individuals because she

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

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Exam 9: Eating Disorders and Obesity

Why is the term "anorexia nervosa" a misnomer?

The hormone __________ is the hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite.

Set-point theory about weight suggests that

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

In order to make a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, the client must

Which statement best describes trends in actual and ideal weight in American young women?

Which of the following best explains the current trend in the prevalence of obesity?

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

Which of the following factors is associated with an increased risk for obesity?

Which of the following is not a condition found in the DSM?

Rates of eating disorders tend to be much lower in black women than in white women. However, one factor that can increase risk in black women is

What is the prognosis for anorexia nervosa?

What is the most serious challenge in treating eating disorders?

What is the relationship between obesity and social class?

Which of the following statements about obesity and health is true?

Which statement about the diagnosis of eating disorders is accurate?

Why are family attitudes about obesity important?

The most common quality of parents' interactions with their daughters who have eating disorders is

The text presented the case of Nicole, a college student with bulimia nervosa. She is typical of such individuals because she

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

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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