Question 1

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

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Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  pica 
D)  rumination disorder

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorders 
B)  mood disorders 
C)  disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood, and adolescence 
D)  personality disorders

Question 4

"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.

Accepted Answer

A)  correlational 
B)  theoretical 
C)  operational 
D)  experimental

Question 5

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

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Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  OCD 
C)  anxiety 
D)  depression

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  80% 
D)  90%

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  much less 
B)  less 
C)  equally 
D)  more

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  50% 
C)  60% 
D)  80%

Question 10

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

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Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder 
B)  Rumination disorder 
C)  Pica 
D)  Binge eating disorder

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lyndsey is 
B)  Pam is 
C)  both Pam and Lyndsey are 
D)  neither Pam nor Lyndsey is

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  European 
B)  Pacific Islander 
C)  Scandinavian 
D)  Australian

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Carey's brain but not Cal's 
B)  Cal's brain but not Carey's 
C)  both Carey's brain and Cal's 
D)  neither Carey's brain nor Cal's

Question 15

Describe differences in how men and women think about weight.

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Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  pica 
D)  binge eating disorder

Question 17

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 ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  binge eating/purging; anorexia nervosa 
B)  binge eating/purging; bulimia nervosa 
C)  restricting; anorexia nervosa 
D)  restricting; bulimia nervosa

Question 18

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.

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Question 19

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 ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  rumination disorder 
D)  pica

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive behavioral 
B)  family 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  biological

Exam 10: Eating Disorders