Anorexia CH8

When individuals with anorexia nervosa have been evaluated over long periods of time, it has been found that the percentage of individuals who die as a result of their disorder is _______ percent.

Question 1Select one:

a.

5

b.

2

c.

75

d.

20

d.

20

When women are asked to identify the most attractive female body weight, they typically identify a weight that is​ ________.

Question 2Select one:

a.

lower than the weight identified by men

b.

the same as the weight identified by men

c.

higher than the weight identified by men

d.

not correlated at all with responses given by men; instead, women tend to choose a weight that is 20-30% lower than their own current body weight

a.

lower than the weight identified by men

Since about 1960, most Westernized countries have experienced a dramatic​ ________.

Question 3Select one:

a.

increase in the incidence of bulimia nervosa, but no change in the rate of anorexia nervosa

b.

increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

c.

increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa, but a decrease in the incidence of bulimia nervosa

d.

decrease in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

b.

increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

In studies of Internet-based eating disorder prevention programs such as the “student bodies program," ________.

Question 4Select one:

a.

participants reported improvement in body image and decreased drive for thinness

b.

the participants showed no beneficial effects

c.

the drop-out rate has been extremely high

d.

virtually no participant has developed symptoms of an eating disorder

a.

participants reported improvement in body image and decreased drive for thinness

Which of the following statements is true regarding body fat in those with bulimia nervosa?​

Question 5Select one:

a.

Caucasian/White women with bulimia tend to have more body fat than African-American/Black women with the disorder.

b.

Women with bulimia tend to have the same amount of body fat than those without the disorder.

c.

Women with bulimia tend to have more body fat than those without the disorder.

d.

Women with bulimia tend to have less body fat than those without the disorder.

d.

Women with bulimia tend to have less body fat than those without the disorder.

________ is a type of eating disorder that is characterized by recurrent food refusal. Ultimately, this food refusal leads to dangerously low body weight.

Question 6Select one:

a.

Pica

b.

Bulimia nervosa

c.

Anorexia nervosa

d.

Binge-eating disorder

c.

Anorexia nervosa

Individuals who are diagnosed with bulimia often present with additional psychological disorders; in particular, they are likely to have ________ and ________.

Question 7Select one:

a.

body dysmorphic disorder;  sexual disorders

b.

anxiety disorders;  mood disorders

c.

obsessive-compulsive disorder;  borderline personality disorder

d.

substance use disorders;  histrionic personality disorder

b.

anxiety disorders;  mood disorders

The most serious medical consequence of bulimia nervosa - excluding death - is potential​ __________.

Question 8Select one:

a.

tooth erosion

b.

electrolyte imbalance

c.

starvation

d.

salivary gland damage

b.

electrolyte imbalance

One intriguing result from the studies comparing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for bulimia nervosa is the finding that​ __________.

Question 9Select one:

a.

both IPT and CBT work quickly and patients report decreased symptoms within one month; however, CBT is clearly superior over time as about 65% of the IPT patients will relapse within 6 months

b.

CBT is more effective in the short term, but IPT patients “catch up” and will do as well as CBT patients one year after treatment

c.

IPT is more effective in the short term, but CBT is more effective when we look at how well patients are doing one year following treatment

d.

IPT and CBT appear to be indistinguishable in terms of their effectiveness in the short and long term, despite their very different approaches

b.

CBT is more effective in the short term, but IPT patients “catch up” and will do as well as CBT patients one year after treatment

An early stage of the cognitive-behavioral treatment (along with education about the physical consequences of binge eating and purging) for Mary, who has bulimia nervosa, will likely involve​ ________.

Question 10Select one:

a.

inpatient treatment in a psychiatric hospital

b.

small, frequent meals

c.

family therapy

d.

anticonvulsant medication

b.

small, frequent meals

Genetic influences on eating disorders most likely involve ________.

Question 11Select one:

a.

multiple genes interacting in ways not yet determined and that directly produce eating disordered behavior

b.

an inherited personality tendency that may make development of an eating disorder more likely

c.

a specific gene for each actual eating disorder (i.e., one for anorexia and a different one for bulimia)

d.

a recessive gene that is inherited from one's mother

b.

an inherited personality tendency that may make development of an eating disorder more likely

Which of the following young women appears to be at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?​

Question 12Select one:

a.

Carla, whose family members always seem to be fighting with each other

b.

Sandy, whose family emphasizes achievement, support, and communication

c.

Bonnie, whose family is perfectionistic, successful and, eager to maintain harmony

d.

Linda, whose mom and dad recently divorced

c.

Bonnie, whose family is perfectionistic, successful and, eager to maintain harmony

A binge-eating episode is characterized by food intake of how many calories?

Question 13Select one:

a.

There must be more than 500 calories; however, what's most important is that the individual binges on "junk food"

b.

At least 2,000

c.

The calorie number varies from person to person; binge-eating episodes are not defined by the number of calories

d.

At least 1,000

c.

The calorie number varies from person to person; binge-eating episodes are not defined by the number of calories

Anorexia nervosa can be a deadly disease. Some individuals with this disorder die from the direct result of disease-related behaviors. However, approximately ________ percent of deaths of individuals with anorexia are a result of suicide.

Question 14Select one:

a.

20-30

b.

5-8

c.

1-2

d.

12-15

a.

20-30

Individuals who experience less control over eating and feelings of withdrawal (if access to food is limited) show similar patterns of ________, as do individuals who have a history of substance abuse problems.

Question 15Select one:

a.

reward neurocircuitry in the brain

b.

hormone imbalance

c.

impulsive behavior

d.

personality dysfunction

a.

reward neurocircuitry in the brain

Manny has been having episodes lately when he eats prodigious amounts of food. He has been putting on a lot of weight because of it. ____

a) bulimia nervosa

b) anorexia nervosa

c) binge-eating disorder

c) binge-eating disorder

I noticed Elena eating a while pie, a cake, and two bags of potato chips the other day when she didn’t know I was there. She ran to the bathroom when she was finished, and it sounded like she was vomiting. this disorder can lead to electrolyte imbalance, resulting is serious medical problems _____

a) bulimia nervosa

b) anorexia nervosa

c) binge-eating disorder

a) bulimia nervosa

Joo-Yeon eats large quantities of food in a short time. She then takes laxatives and exercises for long periods to prevent weight gain. She’s been doing this almost daily for several months and feels she will become worthless and ugly if she gains even an ounce. ______

a) bulimia nervosa

b) anorexia nervosa

c) binge-eating disorder

a) bulimia nervosa

Kirsten has lost several pounds and now weighs less than 90 pounds. she eats only a small portion of the food her mother serves her and fears that intake above her current 500 calories daily will make her fat. since losing the weight, Kirsten has stopped having periods. she sees a fat person in the mirror. _____

a) bulimia nervosa

b) anorexia nervosa

c) binge-eating disorder

b) anorexia nervosa

True or false:

Many young women with eating disorders have a diminished sense of personal control and confidence in their own abilities, are perfectionists, and/or are preoccupied with how they appear. __

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True or False:

Biological limitations, as well as the societal pressure to sue diet and exercise to achieve nearly impossible weight goals, contribute to the number of people with anorexia and bulimia. ____

T

True or false:

One study showed that males consider a smaller female body to be more attractive than women do. ___

F females find smaller sizes more attractive than men do

True or false:

Antidepressants help individuals overcome anorexia but have no effect of bulimia. ___

F they help with bulimia nervosa not anorexia

True or false:

CBT and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) are both successful treatments for bulimia nervosa, although CBT is the preferred method. ___

T

True or false:

Attention must be focused on dysfunctional attitudes about body shape in anorexia, or relapse will most likely occur. ___

T

True or false:

Professionally directed behavior modification programs represent the most successful treatment for obesity. ____

T