Question 1

In eating disorders,endogenous opioids

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A) are at low levels,leading to a euphoric state. 
B) are likely reinforcing. 
C) are released by purging,leading to euphoria. 
D) are decreased by bingeing,leading to euphoria. 
A) are at low levels,leading to a euphoric state. 
B) are likely reinforcing. 
C) are released by purging,leading to euphoria. 
D) are decreased by bingeing,leading to euphoria.

Question 2

Eating disorders are more common in women who are

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A) single. 
B) white. 
C) urban. 
D) less educated. 
A) single. 
B) white. 
C) urban. 
D) less educated.

Question 3

The Body Mass Index (BMI)of Playboy and Playgirl centerfolds has

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A) decreased over time in both. 
B) increased over time in both. 
C) decreased and increased,respectively,over time. 
D) increased and decreased,respectively,over time. 
A) decreased over time in both. 
B) increased over time in both. 
C) decreased and increased,respectively,over time. 
D) increased and decreased,respectively,over time.

Question 4

Discuss the means of diagnosing eating disorders,such as distinguishing features,subtypes,and physical effects.

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Diagnosing eating disorders can be a com

Question 5

The difference in the incidence of eating disorders between whites and African Americans has been largely attributed to

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A) genetic factors. 
B) family environment factors. 
C) socioeconomic status rather than race. 
D) errors in diagnosis. 
A) genetic factors. 
B) family environment factors. 
C) socioeconomic status rather than race. 
D) errors in diagnosis.

Question 6

The neurotransmitter most closely associated with eating disorders is

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A) epinephrine. 
B) norepinephrine. 
C) opioid. 
D) serotonin. 
A) epinephrine. 
B) norepinephrine. 
C) opioid. 
D) serotonin.

Question 7

In the cognitive-behavioral view,the non-eating of anorexics is reinforced by

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A) reducing anxiety about being fat. 
B) reducing sexual demands from males. 
C) attention of overly concerned family members. 
D) increased time and energy for studies. 
A) reducing anxiety about being fat. 
B) reducing sexual demands from males. 
C) attention of overly concerned family members. 
D) increased time and energy for studies.

Question 8

A physiological effect of anorexia nervosa is

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A) growing heavier,darker hair. 
B) amenorrhea (loss or irregularity of menstrual period). 
C) high blood pressure. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) growing heavier,darker hair. 
B) amenorrhea (loss or irregularity of menstrual period). 
C) high blood pressure. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 9

Recent studies on cognitive-behavioral factors involved in bulimia nervosa have shown that bingeing and purging may function as means of

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A) relieving stress and negative affect. 
B) increasing energy and thus mood. 
C) feeling in control of the situation. 
D) distracting oneself from inner pain. 
A) relieving stress and negative affect. 
B) increasing energy and thus mood. 
C) feeling in control of the situation. 
D) distracting oneself from inner pain.

Question 10

Polivy and others conducted a series of studies in which participants were tasting ice cream.These studies looked at the participants' tendency to

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A) refuse food. 
B) binge. 
C) purge. 
D) feel guilty. 
A) refuse food. 
B) binge. 
C) purge. 
D) feel guilty.

Question 11

Research regarding the role of the hypothalamus in anorexia nervosa indicates that

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A) the hypothalamus is damaged in most individuals with anorexia. 
B) hypothalamus dysfunction is the most likely explanation for the fact that people with anorexia do not experience hunger. 
C) the hypothalamus appears to be overactive in people with anorexia,leading to binge eating. 
D) dysfunction in the hypothalamus does not seem to be an important factor in anorexia. 
A) the hypothalamus is damaged in most individuals with anorexia. 
B) hypothalamus dysfunction is the most likely explanation for the fact that people with anorexia do not experience hunger. 
C) the hypothalamus appears to be overactive in people with anorexia,leading to binge eating. 
D) dysfunction in the hypothalamus does not seem to be an important factor in anorexia.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences in eating disorders?

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A) Women are more likely to have bulimia,while men are more likely to have anorexia. 
B) Men are more likely to have bulimia,while women are more likely to have anorexia. 
C) Women are more likely to have both bulimia and anorexia than are men. 
D) Adequate prevalence data on eating disorders has not been collected for men,because men are reluctant to disclose disordered eating patterns. 
A) Women are more likely to have bulimia,while men are more likely to have anorexia. 
B) Men are more likely to have bulimia,while women are more likely to have anorexia. 
C) Women are more likely to have both bulimia and anorexia than are men. 
D) Adequate prevalence data on eating disorders has not been collected for men,because men are reluctant to disclose disordered eating patterns.

Question 13

The first step in treating anorexia nervosa is

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A) medication to reduce anxiety about eating. 
B) education on the importance of a well-balanced diet. 
C) hospitalization to promote and monitor eating. 
D) assessment to identify causes and plan individualized treatment. 
A) medication to reduce anxiety about eating. 
B) education on the importance of a well-balanced diet. 
C) hospitalization to promote and monitor eating. 
D) assessment to identify causes and plan individualized treatment.

Question 14

Efforts to treat bulimia nervosa using antidepressant drugs have been complicated by

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A) low federal funding for such studies. 
B) frequent side effects. 
C) treatment refusal. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) low federal funding for such studies. 
B) frequent side effects. 
C) treatment refusal. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 15

In 2006,____ of men and women in the US were obese.

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A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 66% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 33% 
D) 66%

Question 16

If your sister has anorexia nervosa and you are female,

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A) you are over ten times more likely than average to have the disorder yourself. 
B) your mother is likely alcoholic. 
C) you are three times more likely than average to have anorexia nervosa. 
D) there is no greater risk to you for developing an eating disorder. 
A) you are over ten times more likely than average to have the disorder yourself. 
B) your mother is likely alcoholic. 
C) you are three times more likely than average to have anorexia nervosa. 
D) there is no greater risk to you for developing an eating disorder.

Question 17

Betsy is excessively concerned that she is becoming fat and restricts her eating to avoid such a consequence.She weighs approximately 20% less than normal body weight given her height.At times,she will sit down with her family and eat a full meal,but immediately afterwards takes several laxatives.Betsy most likely

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A) has anorexia,restricting type. 
B) has anorexia,binge-eating-purging type. 
C) has bulimia nervosa. 
D) has binge-eating disorder. 
A) has anorexia,restricting type. 
B) has anorexia,binge-eating-purging type. 
C) has bulimia nervosa. 
D) has binge-eating disorder.

Question 18

As compared to anorexia nervosa,the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is associated with

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A) higher mortality rates. 
B) lower mortality rates. 
C) equal mortality rates. 
D) None of the above;data on mortality caused by eating disorders does not exist 
A) higher mortality rates. 
B) lower mortality rates. 
C) equal mortality rates. 
D) None of the above;data on mortality caused by eating disorders does not exist

Question 19

After successful cognitive-behavioral treatment of bulimia,patients sometimes also

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A) become obese. 
B) have reduced depression. 
C) develop anorexia nervosa. 
D) witness marital conflict in their parents. 
A) become obese. 
B) have reduced depression. 
C) develop anorexia nervosa. 
D) witness marital conflict in their parents.

Question 20

Twin studies of eating disorders have shown

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A) environmental factors to be of greater influence than genetic factors. 
B) higher concordance amongst monozygotic (MZ)twins compared to dizygotic (DZ)twins. 
C) that genes do not affect personality characteristics associated with eating disorders. 
D) All of the above are correct 
A) environmental factors to be of greater influence than genetic factors. 
B) higher concordance amongst monozygotic (MZ)twins compared to dizygotic (DZ)twins. 
C) that genes do not affect personality characteristics associated with eating disorders. 
D) All of the above are correct

In eating disorders,endogenous opioids

Eating disorders are more common in women who are

The Body Mass Index (BMI)of Playboy and Playgirl centerfolds has

Discuss the means of diagnosing eating disorders,such as distinguishing features,subtypes,and physical effects.

The difference in the incidence of eating disorders between whites and African Americans has been largely attributed to

The neurotransmitter most closely associated with eating disorders is

In the cognitive-behavioral view,the non-eating of anorexics is reinforced by

A physiological effect of anorexia nervosa is

Recent studies on cognitive-behavioral factors involved in bulimia nervosa have shown that bingeing and purging may function as means of

Polivy and others conducted a series of studies in which participants were tasting ice cream.These studies looked at the participants' tendency to

Research regarding the role of the hypothalamus in anorexia nervosa indicates that

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences in eating disorders?

The first step in treating anorexia nervosa is

Efforts to treat bulimia nervosa using antidepressant drugs have been complicated by

In 2006,____ of men and women in the US were obese.

If your sister has anorexia nervosa and you are female,

As compared to anorexia nervosa,the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is associated with

After successful cognitive-behavioral treatment of bulimia,patients sometimes also

Twin studies of eating disorders have shown

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

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Exam 9: Eating Disorders

In eating disorders,endogenous opioids

Eating disorders are more common in women who are

The Body Mass Index (BMI)of Playboy and Playgirl centerfolds has

Discuss the means of diagnosing eating disorders,such as distinguishing features,subtypes,and physical effects.

The difference in the incidence of eating disorders between whites and African Americans has been largely attributed to

The neurotransmitter most closely associated with eating disorders is

In the cognitive-behavioral view,the non-eating of anorexics is reinforced by

A physiological effect of anorexia nervosa is

Recent studies on cognitive-behavioral factors involved in bulimia nervosa have shown that bingeing and purging may function as means of

Polivy and others conducted a series of studies in which participants were tasting ice cream.These studies looked at the participants' tendency to

Research regarding the role of the hypothalamus in anorexia nervosa indicates that

Which of the following statements is true regarding gender differences in eating disorders?

The first step in treating anorexia nervosa is

Efforts to treat bulimia nervosa using antidepressant drugs have been complicated by

In 2006,____ of men and women in the US were obese.

If your sister has anorexia nervosa and you are female,

As compared to anorexia nervosa,the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is associated with

After successful cognitive-behavioral treatment of bulimia,patients sometimes also

Twin studies of eating disorders have shown

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters