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Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?


A) The influence of behavioral genetics
B) The fact that boys are encouraged to play sports and girls to be active in social functions
C) The fact that puberty brings boys' bodies closer to the societal ideal and girls' bodies further from the societal ideal
D) The differences in the way boys and girls tend to gain weight from overeating

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Two factors that help regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles are


A) melanin and auditory stimulation.
B) melatonin and auditory stimulation.
C) melatonin and light.
D) light and blood sugar levels.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Amy is a young woman who is very competitive and comes from a high achieving, wealthy family. She is very social and likes the fact that she is quite popular. She believes that her popularity is dependent on the weight and shape of her body. Amy has a boyfriend but worries that she may care more about their relationship than he does. The feature that puts Amy most at risk for an eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa is her


A) belief that her weight and body shape influence her popularity.
B) belief that her boyfriend cares less about the relationship than she does.
C) successful family.
D) competitive nature.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about individuals with an eating disorder?


A) They have a diminished sense of personal control.
B) They may manifest as strikingly low self-esteem.
C) They display more perfectionistic attitudes.
D) All of these statements tend ot be accurate.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Outcome research regarding the long-term success of treatment for eating disorders indicates that


A) anorexia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than bulimia nervosa patients.
B) bulimia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than anorexia nervosa patients.
C) both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa patients almost always make a full and long-term recovery after treatment.
D) neither anorexia nervosa nor bulimia nervosa patients tend to make long-term recoveries, with most patients going through repeated bouts of these disorders throughout their lives.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Samantha started having difficulty falling asleep during final exam week. Although exams are over, she now starts to worry about sleep right after dinner. Even the sight of her bed makes her very anxious. The fact that Samantha's insomnia continues long after the stress of exams is over points to the role of in the maintenance of sleep disorders.


A) biology
B) other medical conditions
C) learning
D) unknown factors

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n) .


A) parasomnia
B) dyssomnia
C) type of REM sleep deprivation
D) anxiety problem

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The percentage of the general population that reports some symptoms of insomnia during any given year is approximately .


A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 33%
D) 50%

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?


A) Number of fat cells
B) Likelihood of fat storage
C) Activity levels
D) Fat cell shape

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Binge-eating disorder is characterized by .


A) laxative use
B) purging
C) a lack of compensatory behaviors
D) emaciation

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Average weight loss on diet programs such as Atkins and Weight Watchers is .


A) 4-7 pounds
B) 10-15 pounds
C) 20-25 pounds
D) 30 or more pounds

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seem to be .


A) genetic
B) psychological
C) somatogenic
D) sociocultural

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Lack of adequate sleep has a negative effect on .


A) health
B) productivity
C) clarity of thought
D) all of these choices

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Recent research (Eddy, et al., 2002) suggests that the restricting and bingeing/purging subtypes of anorexia nervosa


A) are really different disorders.
B) have completely different causes.
C) show few differences in severity of symptoms.
D) are useless distinctions of the same disorder.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Susan, who described her experience with anorexia nervosa on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8, said that as soon as she eats, she


A) becomes anxious.
B) feels disgusting.
C) becomes depressed.
D) gains weight.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is .


A) genetics
B) higher body temperature
C) low body weight
D) percentage of body fat

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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The different types of sleep apnea are


A) obstructive, central, and sleep-related hypoventilation.
B) obstructive, chronic, and sleep-related hypoventilation.
C) central, chronic, and mixed.
D) hypersomnolent, chronic, and parasomnic

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Sleepwalking is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT


A) acting out a dream.
B) occurrence during NREM stages of sleep.
C) no memory of the sleepwalking event.
D) occurrence primarily in children.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The families of anorexia nervosa patients are typically characterized by all of the following EXCEPT


A) open communication.
B) high achievement.
C) perfectionism.
D) concern with external appearances.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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.Mothers of girls with anorexia nervosa tend to be .


A) perfectionistic
B) dieting themselves
C) less satisfied with their families
D) all of the above

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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