Question 1

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

A) Symptom Checklist 90. 
B) Beck Depression Inventory. 
C) Eating Disorder Examination. 
D) Eating Disorder Inventory. 
E) Anorexia and Bulimia Checklist. 
A) Symptom Checklist 90. 
B) Beck Depression Inventory. 
C) Eating Disorder Examination. 
D) Eating Disorder Inventory. 
E) Anorexia and Bulimia Checklist.

Question 2

In Garner and Garfinkel's (1980)model of eating disorders,a perpetuating factor would be

Accepted Answer

A) social isolation. 
B) transition into puberty. 
C) the death of a loved one. 
D) a defective gene. 
E) a critical mother. 
A) social isolation. 
B) transition into puberty. 
C) the death of a loved one. 
D) a defective gene. 
E) a critical mother.

Question 3

Briefly describe the types of treatments that have been used for bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Many well-controlled treatment outcome s

Question 4

In Garner and Garfinkel's (1980)model of eating disorders,a precipitating factor would be

Accepted Answer

A) complications due to purging. 
B) depression. 
C) dieting. 
D) a biological predisposition. 
E) reduced basal metabolic rate. 
A) complications due to purging. 
B) depression. 
C) dieting. 
D) a biological predisposition. 
E) reduced basal metabolic rate.

Question 5

In the DSM-5,one feature of anorexia nervosa is refusal to maintain at least
Of expected body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 35% 
C) 85% 
D) 25% 
E) 50% 
A) 15% 
B) 35% 
C) 85% 
D) 25% 
E) 50%

Question 6

In the Middle Ages,refusal to eat and fear of gaining weight were looked down upon and associated with witchcraft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Homosexual men and women are at a greater risk for developing eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the medical consequences of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders have various serious me

Question 9

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A) behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B) reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C) providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D) educating children about the dangers of purging 
E) decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal 
A) behaviorally reinforcing healthy eating practices 
B) reducing the incidence of depressogenic cognitions in high risk populations 
C) providing counseling support for incidents that could trigger ED-related behaviors 
D) educating children about the dangers of purging 
E) decreasing internalization of the cultural ideal

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) The main features of anorexia and bulimia are similar in males and females. 
B) Male patients are treated more effectively if separated from female patients. 
C) It does not appear as though the symptomatology of eating disorders differs across genders. 
D) Males with eating disorders exhibit much more psychiatric comorbidity than females. 
E) The treatment response of males is similar to that of female patients. 
A) The main features of anorexia and bulimia are similar in males and females. 
B) Male patients are treated more effectively if separated from female patients. 
C) It does not appear as though the symptomatology of eating disorders differs across genders. 
D) Males with eating disorders exhibit much more psychiatric comorbidity than females. 
E) The treatment response of males is similar to that of female patients.

Question 11

Social withdrawal,irritability,preoccupation with food and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A study of eating-disordered patients in Toronto found thatpercent of the patients reported being sexually abused.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25 
A) 1 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25

Question 13

Anorexics do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Susan is 16 years old and she is afraid of gaining weight and getting fat.Susan is very dissatisfied with her body and she often tries to lose weight through fad diets and exercise.It would be difficult to determine her diagnosis because

Accepted Answer

A) it is hard to determine whether she meets the DSM-5 criteria. 
B) Susan could have any one of a number of eating disorders. 
C) Susan is still too young to have an eating disorder. 
D) Susan's symptoms are not extreme. 
E) it is difficult to determine whether she is successful at losing weight. 
A) it is hard to determine whether she meets the DSM-5 criteria. 
B) Susan could have any one of a number of eating disorders. 
C) Susan is still too young to have an eating disorder. 
D) Susan's symptoms are not extreme. 
E) it is difficult to determine whether she is successful at losing weight.

Question 15

Which of the following is true with respect to biological treatments for anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A) No medication for treating anorexia nervosa have been successful 
B) Anti-anxiety medication is successful in treating many of the symptoms 
C) Antipsychotic medication is successful in treating many of the symptoms 
D) Medications with CBT are effective at treating the symptoms 
E) Antidepressant medication is successful in treating many of the symptoms 
A) No medication for treating anorexia nervosa have been successful 
B) Anti-anxiety medication is successful in treating many of the symptoms 
C) Antipsychotic medication is successful in treating many of the symptoms 
D) Medications with CBT are effective at treating the symptoms 
E) Antidepressant medication is successful in treating many of the symptoms

Question 16

Chronic dieters are at significant risk of developing an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Women who otherwise meet criteria for anorexia but who are menstruating and/or who have body weight above 85% of expected appear to constitute a distinctly different group in terms of demographics,illness history,psychopathology and treatment response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Although the ideal woman,as depicted by the media,is getting,women are becoming.

Accepted Answer

A) thinner; heavier 
B) thinner; even more thin 
C) thinner; thinner 
D) heavier; thinner 
E) heavier; heavier 
A) thinner; heavier 
B) thinner; even more thin 
C) thinner; thinner 
D) heavier; thinner 
E) heavier; heavier

Question 19

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In studies that have compared interpersonal therapy with CBT,it has been found that

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal therapy produced effects equal to CBT at follow up,but CBT was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
B) interpersonal therapy produced long term effects equal to CBT,and was as equally good at the conclusion of treatment. 
C) interpersonal therapy works much more quickly than CBT. 
D) interpersonal therapy produced effects inferior to CBT,but was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
E) interpersonal therapy produced effects inferior to CBT. 
A) interpersonal therapy produced effects equal to CBT at follow up,but CBT was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
B) interpersonal therapy produced long term effects equal to CBT,and was as equally good at the conclusion of treatment. 
C) interpersonal therapy works much more quickly than CBT. 
D) interpersonal therapy produced effects inferior to CBT,but was better at the conclusion of treatment. 
E) interpersonal therapy produced effects inferior to CBT.

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

In Garner and Garfinkel's (1980)model of eating disorders,a perpetuating factor would be

Briefly describe the types of treatments that have been used for bulimia nervosa.

In Garner and Garfinkel's (1980)model of eating disorders,a precipitating factor would be

In the DSM-5,one feature of anorexia nervosa is refusal to maintain at least Of expected body weight.

In the Middle Ages,refusal to eat and fear of gaining weight were looked down upon and associated with witchcraft.

Homosexual men and women are at a greater risk for developing eating disorders.

Discuss the medical consequences of eating disorders.

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders.

Social withdrawal,irritability,preoccupation with food and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

A study of eating-disordered patients in Toronto found thatpercent of the patients reported being sexually abused.

Anorexics do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

Susan is 16 years old and she is afraid of gaining weight and getting fat.Susan is very dissatisfied with her body and she often tries to lose weight through fad diets and exercise.It would be difficult to determine her diagnosis because

Which of the following is true with respect to biological treatments for anorexia?

Chronic dieters are at significant risk of developing an eating disorder.

Women who otherwise meet criteria for anorexia but who are menstruating and/or who have body weight above 85% of expected appear to constitute a distinctly different group in terms of demographics,illness history,psychopathology and treatment response.

Although the ideal woman,as depicted by the media,is getting,women are becoming.

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

In studies that have compared interpersonal therapy with CBT,it has been found that

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Exam 10: Eating Disorders

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

In Garner and Garfinkel's (1980)model of eating disorders,a perpetuating factor would be

Briefly describe the types of treatments that have been used for bulimia nervosa.

In Garner and Garfinkel's (1980)model of eating disorders,a precipitating factor would be

In the DSM-5,one feature of anorexia nervosa is refusal to maintain at least Of expected body weight.

In the Middle Ages,refusal to eat and fear of gaining weight were looked down upon and associated with witchcraft.

Homosexual men and women are at a greater risk for developing eating disorders.

Discuss the medical consequences of eating disorders.

Prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of eating disorders primarily by:

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders.

Social withdrawal,irritability,preoccupation with food and depression appear to be effects rather than causes of anorexia.

A study of eating-disordered patients in Toronto found thatpercent of the patients reported being sexually abused.

Anorexics do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

Susan is 16 years old and she is afraid of gaining weight and getting fat.Susan is very dissatisfied with her body and she often tries to lose weight through fad diets and exercise.It would be difficult to determine her diagnosis because

Which of the following is true with respect to biological treatments for anorexia?

Chronic dieters are at significant risk of developing an eating disorder.

Women who otherwise meet criteria for anorexia but who are menstruating and/or who have body weight above 85% of expected appear to constitute a distinctly different group in terms of demographics,illness history,psychopathology and treatment response.

Although the ideal woman,as depicted by the media,is getting,women are becoming.

The neurotransmitter dopamine has been shown to be related to eating disorders.

In studies that have compared interpersonal therapy with CBT,it has been found that

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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