Question 1

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s,the prevalence of eating disorders:

Accepted Answer

A) has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B) has increased,but only for 20-30 year olds. 
C) has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D) has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E) has increased and stabilized,most clearly for anorexia nervosa. 
A) has increased for all types of eating disorders. 
B) has increased,but only for 20-30 year olds. 
C) has decreased among women but increased among men. 
D) has decreased among men but increased among women. 
E) has increased and stabilized,most clearly for anorexia nervosa. E

Question 2

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Perfectionism is a personality trait found in patients with eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Purging behavior in anorexia or bulimia is believed to constitute more severe pathology than other forms of these eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Bulimia nervosa has been treated withmedication with some success

Accepted Answer

A) antipsychotic 
B) antidepressant 
C) bicyclic 
D) antianxiety 
E) over the counter 
A) antipsychotic 
B) antidepressant 
C) bicyclic 
D) antianxiety 
E) over the counter

Question 6

What difference is found in the binge/purge type and the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A) binge eating or purging behaviour 
B) rigidly controlled diet 
C) use of laxatives to get rid of unwanted calories 
D) excessive exercise to burn off calories 
E) there is no difference between the two subtypes 
A) binge eating or purging behaviour 
B) rigidly controlled diet 
C) use of laxatives to get rid of unwanted calories 
D) excessive exercise to burn off calories 
E) there is no difference between the two subtypes

Question 7

The Maudsley approach initially attempts to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A) disorted body image 
B) overcontrolling mothers 
C) excessive exercise 
D) weight gain and eating 
E) binging and purging 
A) disorted body image 
B) overcontrolling mothers 
C) excessive exercise 
D) weight gain and eating 
E) binging and purging

Question 8

Probably the most important first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A) family therapy. 
B) nutritional management. 
C) interpersonal therapy. 
D) individual psychotherapy. 
E) forced feeding. 
A) family therapy. 
B) nutritional management. 
C) interpersonal therapy. 
D) individual psychotherapy. 
E) forced feeding.

Question 9

That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

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A) these traits tend to disappear following recovery of the eating disorder. 
B) these traits tend to persist before and after an eating disorder has been diagnosed. 
C) these traits are very common in women who suffer from eating disorders. 
D) these traits are very present before the onset of an eating disorder but are not shown after an eating disorder is diagnosed. 
E) these traits are found exclusively in people suffering from an eating disorder. 
A) these traits tend to disappear following recovery of the eating disorder. 
B) these traits tend to persist before and after an eating disorder has been diagnosed. 
C) these traits are very common in women who suffer from eating disorders. 
D) these traits are very present before the onset of an eating disorder but are not shown after an eating disorder is diagnosed. 
E) these traits are found exclusively in people suffering from an eating disorder.

Question 10

Research evidence suggests that history of exposure to trauma is more frequently associated with development of an eating disorder that involves:

Accepted Answer

A) binging 
B) purging 
C) caloric restriction only 
D) control methods only,including caloric restriction and exercise 
E) binging and purging 
A) binging 
B) purging 
C) caloric restriction only 
D) control methods only,including caloric restriction and exercise 
E) binging and purging

Question 11

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that
Offer an escape from.

Accepted Answer

A) self-induced vomiting behaviors; thoughts and feelings of guilt regarding binge-eating 
B) binge-eating episodes; thoughts and feelings about perceived failures 
C) caloric restriction and exercise; self-awareness 
D) use of laxatives; feelings of guilt about over-eating 
E) binge-eating episodes; guilt regarding purging behaviors 
A) self-induced vomiting behaviors; thoughts and feelings of guilt regarding binge-eating 
B) binge-eating episodes; thoughts and feelings about perceived failures 
C) caloric restriction and exercise; self-awareness 
D) use of laxatives; feelings of guilt about over-eating 
E) binge-eating episodes; guilt regarding purging behaviors

Question 12

In Chapter 3,it is argued that a perfect diagnostic system classifies disorders on the basis of symptoms,etiology,prognosis and treatment response.Based on this principle,state why the Eating Disorders are properly grouped together within their diagnostic category.

Accepted Answer

The Eating Disorders are united by sever

Question 13

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 subtypes anorexia nervosa into the

Question 14

When studies of persons treated and untreated for existing bulimia are combined,it appears that:

Accepted Answer

A) many patients recover with no treatment 
B) more patients recover after receiving treatment that exhibit spontaneous recovery without treatment 
C) treatment does not appear to be necessary or even useful for some people 
D) for some subgroups,recovery rates are quite low for both treated and untreated groups 
E) most women do not cross diagnostic categories of eating disorder 
A) many patients recover with no treatment 
B) more patients recover after receiving treatment that exhibit spontaneous recovery without treatment 
C) treatment does not appear to be necessary or even useful for some people 
D) for some subgroups,recovery rates are quite low for both treated and untreated groups 
E) most women do not cross diagnostic categories of eating disorder

Question 15

Interpersonal therapy has shown similar long-term outcome results as cognitive- behavioral therapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Regardless of the type of treatment used,relapse is common in the case of anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does it mean to say that bulimics engage in recurrent compensatory behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Bulimics fast or exercise to excess. 
B) Bulimics engage in self-induced vomiting. 
C) Bulimics misuse laxatives,diuretics,or enemas. 
D) All of the above are recurrent compensatory behaviors. 
E) Only B and C are recurrent compensatory behaviors. 
A) Bulimics fast or exercise to excess. 
B) Bulimics engage in self-induced vomiting. 
C) Bulimics misuse laxatives,diuretics,or enemas. 
D) All of the above are recurrent compensatory behaviors. 
E) Only B and C are recurrent compensatory behaviors.

Question 18

What criteria does the diad-5 use to define a binge?

Accepted Answer

A) consumption of more food than most people would consume at one time; feeling out of control 
B) consumption of at least 1000 Calories at one sitting 
C) consumption of over 1000 Calories at one time; majority from sweets or carbohydrates 
D) a sense of lack of control over thoughts of eating more food than most people would consume at one time 
E) consumption of more food than most people would consume within a one-month period 
A) consumption of more food than most people would consume at one time; feeling out of control 
B) consumption of at least 1000 Calories at one sitting 
C) consumption of over 1000 Calories at one time; majority from sweets or carbohydrates 
D) a sense of lack of control over thoughts of eating more food than most people would consume at one time 
E) consumption of more food than most people would consume within a one-month period

Question 19

Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders,particularly with

Accepted Answer

A) dissociative amnesia 
B) mild psychotic disorders 
C) substance,mood,anxiety and personality disorders 
D) dissociative and somatoform disorders 
E) post-traumatic stress disorder 
A) dissociative amnesia 
B) mild psychotic disorders 
C) substance,mood,anxiety and personality disorders 
D) dissociative and somatoform disorders 
E) post-traumatic stress disorder

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s,the prevalence of eating disorders:

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Perfectionism is a personality trait found in patients with eating disorders.

Purging behavior in anorexia or bulimia is believed to constitute more severe pathology than other forms of these eating disorders.

Bulimia nervosa has been treated withmedication with some success

What difference is found in the binge/purge type and the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?

The Maudsley approach initially attempts to focus on:

Probably the most important first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is

That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

Research evidence suggests that history of exposure to trauma is more frequently associated with development of an eating disorder that involves:

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that Offer an escape from.

In Chapter 3,it is argued that a perfect diagnostic system classifies disorders on the basis of symptoms,etiology,prognosis and treatment response.Based on this principle,state why the Eating Disorders are properly grouped together within their diagnostic category.

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

When studies of persons treated and untreated for existing bulimia are combined,it appears that:

Interpersonal therapy has shown similar long-term outcome results as cognitive- behavioral therapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.

Regardless of the type of treatment used,relapse is common in the case of anorexia nervosa.

What does it mean to say that bulimics engage in recurrent compensatory behavior?

What criteria does the diad-5 use to define a binge?

Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders,particularly with

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Exam 10: Eating Disorders

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s,the prevalence of eating disorders:

Some researchers believe that binge eating disorder is really a subtype of bulimia.

Perfectionism is a personality trait found in patients with eating disorders.

Purging behavior in anorexia or bulimia is believed to constitute more severe pathology than other forms of these eating disorders.

Bulimia nervosa has been treated withmedication with some success

What difference is found in the binge/purge type and the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?

The Maudsley approach initially attempts to focus on:

Probably the most important first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is

That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

Research evidence suggests that history of exposure to trauma is more frequently associated with development of an eating disorder that involves:

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that Offer an escape from.

In Chapter 3,it is argued that a perfect diagnostic system classifies disorders on the basis of symptoms,etiology,prognosis and treatment response.Based on this principle,state why the Eating Disorders are properly grouped together within their diagnostic category.

Compare and contrast the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa.

When studies of persons treated and untreated for existing bulimia are combined,it appears that:

Interpersonal therapy has shown similar long-term outcome results as cognitive- behavioral therapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.

Regardless of the type of treatment used,relapse is common in the case of anorexia nervosa.

What does it mean to say that bulimics engage in recurrent compensatory behavior?

What criteria does the diad-5 use to define a binge?

Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

There is a relatively high rate of comorbidity in eating disorders,particularly with

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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