Exam 10: Eating Disorders

Identify and distinguish between the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa described in the DSM-5.

John, a 10-year-old male, presents to his to the emergency room with severe stomach pain. X-ray revealed a blockage, and surgery revealed that he has a large amount of foam couch cushion stuffing in his stomach. With which feeding disorder would John MOST likely be diagnosed?

In which category of disorders were feeding disorders diagnosed prior to the publication of the DSM-5?

"Having a BMI of 30 or greater" defines obesity in such a way that it can be precisely measured. Therefore, it is a(n) ______ definition of obesity.

The ______ hypothesis suggests that our genetic makeup reflects our evolution during times of food scarcity.

A number of physical ailments have been linked to obesity. One psychological condition or disorder that has been linked to obesity is ______.

Twin studies suggest that as much as ______ of the variance in both anorexia nervosa and bulimia can be accounted for by genetics.

On average, males are ______ satisfied with their own weight than females are.

Up to ______ of developmentally delayed children show changes in eating patterns and preferences for particular foods.

An individual with a BMI of ______ or over is considered obese.

______ is the feeding disorder in which a person regurgitates her or his food, then rechews, reswallows, or spits out the food.

Pam is 26. Lyndsey is 15. Both have been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Of these two young women, ______ likely to be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy.

______ people find a fuller figured body more attractive, demonstrating the effect of culture in the perception of ideal body size.

Carey is a normal-weight individual who is addicted to cocaine. Cal is obese, but he does not use drugs. The dopamine pathway is MOST likely functioning abnormally in

Describe differences in how men and women think about weight.

Criteria for ______ include a restriction of food, a below-normal body weight, a fear of gaining weight, and a distortion of how body weight is experienced.

Elaina is a 15-year-old adolescent who has become shockingly thin. She barely eats and, when she does, she compensates by exercising excessively. Based on this information, Elaina is MOST likely suffering from the ______ type of ______.

Mr. and Mrs. Carvalho are visiting a family therapist with their daughter, Gloria. Gloria has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. The therapist recommends the Maudsley approach to Gloria's treatment because it has had some success in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Briefly explain how Gloria's treatment might proceed using the Maudsley approach.

The elementary school student who eats glue is considered a humorous cliché. If such a student developed digestive disorders or required hospitalization as a result of eating glue, however, he or she might be diagnosed with ______.

The Maudsley approach to the treatment of anorexia nervosa is an example of ______ therapy.