Question 1

Individuals suffering from binge-eating disorder and night-eating syndrome are often overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes why the body reduces nonvital body functions in untreated anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is insufficient estrogen to regulate these functions. 
B)  The body is trying to maintain normal body temperature. 
C)  The body needs to conserve energy. 
D)  The individual's activity level is very low. 
A)  There is insufficient estrogen to regulate these functions. 
B)  The body is trying to maintain normal body temperature. 
C)  The body needs to conserve energy. 
D)  The individual's activity level is very low. C

Question 3

The electrolyte imbalances that are often seen with eating disorders can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic constipation. 
B)  irregular heartbeat and heart failure. 
C)  elevated HDL-cholesterol. 
D)  bone loss. 
A)  chronic constipation. 
B)  irregular heartbeat and heart failure. 
C)  elevated HDL-cholesterol. 
D)  bone loss. B

Question 4

An eating disorder is a psychiatric condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following family characteristics is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  rigid family structure 
B)  angry and disruptive family environment 
C)  avoidance of open discussions to resolve disagreements 
D)  less clear interpersonal boundaries 
A)  rigid family structure 
B)  angry and disruptive family environment 
C)  avoidance of open discussions to resolve disagreements 
D)  less clear interpersonal boundaries

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT symptomatic of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  refusal to maintain body weight at a minimally normal weight for age and height 
B)  absence of menstrual cycle unless hormones (estrogen-progesterone) are given 
C)  secretive consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time 
D)  intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat 
A)  refusal to maintain body weight at a minimally normal weight for age and height 
B)  absence of menstrual cycle unless hormones (estrogen-progesterone) are given 
C)  secretive consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time 
D)  intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat

Question 7

Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionist, socially inhibited, compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traits of

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  obesity. 
A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  binge eating disorder. 
D)  obesity.

Question 8

More women die from anorexia nervosa than die from bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sexual abuse in childhood increases the risk of developing an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following BEST explains why adolescents are more vulnerable to the unrealistic media images of the "perfect body" than are adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  The images target young people. 
B)  Adolescents cannot comprehend the objective of advertisements. 
C)  Adolescents are developing their personal identity. 
D)  Adolescents cannot control their environment in the way adults can. 
A)  The images target young people. 
B)  Adolescents cannot comprehend the objective of advertisements. 
C)  Adolescents are developing their personal identity. 
D)  Adolescents cannot control their environment in the way adults can.

Question 11

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  episodes of extreme overeating followed by purging 
B)  self-starvation 
C)  restrictive eating pattern 
D)  fasting 
A)  episodes of extreme overeating followed by purging 
B)  self-starvation 
C)  restrictive eating pattern 
D)  fasting

Question 12

Research has clearly shown that the media's portrayal of body image is a direct cause of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Currently, the BEST known treatment for eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  a multidisciplinary approach involving medical specialists as well as family members. 
B)  psychotropic medications. 
C)  IV therapy. 
D)  a high-calorie, high-protein diet. 
A)  a multidisciplinary approach involving medical specialists as well as family members. 
B)  psychotropic medications. 
C)  IV therapy. 
D)  a high-calorie, high-protein diet.

Question 14

In which of the following sports are male athletes at greater risk for developing bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  basketball 
B)  football 
C)  wrestling 
D)  baseball 
A)  basketball 
B)  football 
C)  wrestling 
D)  baseball

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT describe a characteristic associated with muscle dysmorphia?

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in rigid and excessive exercise routines 
B)  avoiding social engagements 
C)  using muscle-enhancing drugs and/or supplements 
D)  purging by the use of laxative and/or vomiting at least two times a day 
A)  engaging in rigid and excessive exercise routines 
B)  avoiding social engagements 
C)  using muscle-enhancing drugs and/or supplements 
D)  purging by the use of laxative and/or vomiting at least two times a day

Question 16

Which of the following MOST accurately describes disordered eating?

Accepted Answer

A)  a psychiatric condition that requires a physician's diagnosis 
B)  any condition in which one's eating behavior changes more than six times per year 
C)  general term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors 
D)  any disorder in which one attempts to reduce one's body weight below a healthy range 
A)  a psychiatric condition that requires a physician's diagnosis 
B)  any condition in which one's eating behavior changes more than six times per year 
C)  general term that describes a variety of abnormal or atypical eating behaviors 
D)  any disorder in which one attempts to reduce one's body weight below a healthy range

Question 17

Female athletes who experience amenorrhea are at risk for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT associated with binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  purging 
B)  obesity 
C)  depression 
D)  low self-esteem 
A)  purging 
B)  obesity 
C)  depression 
D)  low self-esteem

Question 19

Research has identified the "eating disorder gene" as the major cause of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The loss of tooth enamel seen in bulimia nervosa is due to the insufficient intake of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: disordered Eating

Individuals suffering from binge-eating disorder and night-eating syndrome are often overweight or obese.

Which of the following BEST describes why the body reduces nonvital body functions in untreated anorexia nervosa?

The electrolyte imbalances that are often seen with eating disorders can result in

An eating disorder is a psychiatric condition.

Which of the following family characteristics is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

Which of the following is NOT symptomatic of anorexia nervosa?

Obsessive-compulsive, perfectionist, socially inhibited, compliant, and emotionally restrained describe personality traits of

More women die from anorexia nervosa than die from bulimia nervosa.

Sexual abuse in childhood increases the risk of developing an eating disorder.

Which of the following BEST explains why adolescents are more vulnerable to the unrealistic media images of the "perfect body" than are adults?

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

Research has clearly shown that the media's portrayal of body image is a direct cause of eating disorders.

Currently, the BEST known treatment for eating disorders is

In which of the following sports are male athletes at greater risk for developing bulimia nervosa?

Which of the following does NOT describe a characteristic associated with muscle dysmorphia?

Which of the following MOST accurately describes disordered eating?

Female athletes who experience amenorrhea are at risk for developing osteoporosis.

Which of the following is NOT associated with binge-eating disorder?

Research has identified the "eating disorder gene" as the major cause of eating disorders.

The loss of tooth enamel seen in bulimia nervosa is due to the insufficient intake of calcium.

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