Exam 10: Eating Disorders

Tricyclic antidepressants are ______ effective in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Obesity has replaced smoking as the number-one public health concern.

In 2001, a researcher selected a sample of young women who developed anorexia nervosa that year. She tracked the sample over the next 15 years. By 2016, the researcher can expect that about ______ of her sample have either committed suicide or experienced medical complications as a result of the disorder.

Among adolescent females, there is a higher prevalence of disordered eating in ______ females than ______ females.

More than half the variance in anorexia nervosa reflects the influence of genetics.

The tendency for women to overestimate their weight is found only in Western cultures.

During his most recent annual checkup, Ian's doctor informed him that he is obese. Ian's BMI is ______ or greater.

The textbook does NOT mention ______ as one of the medical problems that may result from purging.

Belinda appears to be a typical 14-year-old. She socializes with her friends and spends her time listening to music and watching movies. Unknown to her parents and friends, Belinda will sometimes binge on large amounts of food and then either vomit or use laxatives to purge herself of the extra calories. Belinda MOST likely suffers from ______.

With respect to the Maudsley approach, Phase 1 is to Phase 3 as ______ is to ______.

Dr. Lynch is a cognitive behavioral therapist who treats many adolescents and young adults. Today, she is developing a treatment plan for a young woman whom she has diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Briefly outline the phases Dr. Lynch might include in her treatment plan.

Genetics can influence the amount and distribution of body fat.

The personality characteristics associated with anorexia nervosa do NOT include ______.