Question 1

Studies of the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural treatment for bulimia nervosa have demonstrated

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A)  significant short-term gains in the reduction of purging, but little change in binge-eating behaviour.
B)  significant short-term gains in the reduction of binge eating, but no long-term gains.
C)  a few short-term gains in the reduction of binge eating and purging, but no long-term gains.
D)  significant short- and long-term gains in the reduction of binge eating and purging.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

People with bulimia nervosa often present with additional psychological disorders, particularly ________ and ________.

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A)  body dysmorphic disorder; substance disorders
B)  mood disorders; sexual disorders
C)  anxiety disorders; mood disorders
D)  obsessive compulsive disorder; sexual disordersE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

An individual who wakes up feeling that there are other people in the room but is unable to move or say anything may be experiencing

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A)  cataplexy associated with sleep apnoea.
B)  hypnagogic hallucinations associated with hypersomnia.
C)  sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations associated with narcolepsy.
D)  sleep paralysis and hypnogogic hallucinations associated with hypersomnia.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Jody sometimes eats more than just about any other girl that you know.You wonder if her eating sometimes could be considered bingeing.In order to determine this, you would have to know

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A)  the caloric intake of the foods.
B)  whether she is eating junk foods.
C)  whether eating becomes out of her control.
D)  the situations under which she eats a great deal.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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

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A)  They have a diminished sense of personal control.
B)  They may manifest with strikingly low self-esteem.
C)  They display more perfectionistic attitudes.
D)  all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Shareen experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash.The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination were real.Shareen's most likely diagnosis is

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A)  sleep apnoea.
B)  hypersomnia.
C)  schizophrenia.
D)  narcolepsy.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Approximately ___ of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

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A)  5-10%
B)  10-15%
C)  20-30%
D)  40-45%E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Describe the characteristics of binge-eating disorder and differentiate it from bulimia nervosa.

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The major characteristic of this disorde...

Question 9

The most comprehensive evaluation of sleep is performed by a(n)  ______________ evaluation.

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A)  polysomnographic
B)  actigraphic
C)  electromyographic
D)  electroencephalographicE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Abnormal events such as nightmares, sleep terrors and sleepwalking that occur during sleep or during the twilight time between sleep and waking are classified as

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A)  parasomnias
B)  dyssomnias
C)  narcolepsy
D)  REM disordersE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Many clinicians suggest that the most difficult part of treatment for anorexia nervosa, and the part of treatment where many anorexic individuals are not successful, is

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A)  initial weight gain.
B)  admitting that there is a problem and agreeing to begin treatment.
C)  changing their attitudes regarding body shape and addressing interpersonal disruptions in their lives.
D)  when they become bulimic.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The median age of onset for all eating disorders is ____________ years of age.

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A)  13-19
B)  18-21
C)  20-26
D)  10-14E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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

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A)  biology
B)  other medical conditions
C)  learning
D)  unknown factorsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the teenage girls described below is at greatest risk for developing an eating disorder?

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A)  Alice is currently on a diet; her friends also diet aggressively.
B)  Charmaine is of average to slightly-above-average weight but wants to lose a few pounds.
C)  Pretty's friends are concerned about the weight she has lost since she began working out with the swimming team.
D)  Lufuno has always been fairly thin despite the fact that she eats quite normally.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Lack of adequate sleep is associated with

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A)  depression.
B)  irritability.
C)  emotionality.
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In which of the following situations is Mohamed, who has narcolepsy, most likely to experience cataplexy?

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A)  immediately upon waking up after a long, restful sleep
B)  at any random moment
C)  under hypnosis
D)  while jumping up and cheering for his favourite teamE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Individuals suffering from primary insomnia

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A)  do not sleep at all.
B)  have difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep.
C)  wake up during their sleep cycle with severe nightmares.
D)  frequently sleepwalk.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it with hypersomnolence disorder and narcolepsy.

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Question 19

Sleep research suggests that

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A)  REM sleep is related to depression.
B)  sleep abnormalities follow clinical depression.
C)  sleep problems do not predict who is at risk for later mood disorders.
D)  sleep deprivation has permanent antidepressant effects on some people.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Bontle 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.Bontle has a boyfriend but worries that she may care more about their relationship than he does.The feature that puts Bontle most at risk for an eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa is her

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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) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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