Question 1

Susan,a woman of relatively normal weight,sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself.She follows this with long periods of complete fasting.Based on this information,Susan would

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A)  be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
B)  be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
C)  not be diagnosed with any disorder because she is of normal weight.
D)  not be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa because she is not purging.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

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

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A)  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.
B)  IPT and CBT appear to be indistinguishable in terms of their effectiveness in the short and long term, despite their very different approaches.
C)  IPT is always more effective than CBT.
D)  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.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Some of the most convincing evidence that helps to explain the observed increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa over the past half century is

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A)  improved diagnostic and reporting practices.
B)  concurrent increases in the rate of depression.
C)  the generally improved health of the society and an increased emphasis on diet and exercise.
D)  the decrease in the weight of both Miss America contestants and Playboy centerfold models.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Individuals who experience loss of control of their eating and consume great quantities of food but do not engage in any attempts to compensate for their binge would be diagnosed with

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A)  bulimia nervosa, nonpurging type.
B)  binge eating disorder.
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)  buffet disorder.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true with regard to drug treatments for patients with anorexia nervosa?

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A)  Medications have not generally been found to be effective for the treatment of anorexia nervosa.
B)  Antidepressants have some effectiveness in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.
C)  Anti-anxiety medications have some effectiveness in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.
D)  Antipsychotic medications have been found to be effective for the treatment of anorexia nervosa.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 6

The percentage of the adult population of the United States with a body mass index in the obese range was approximately ____ percent in 2000,rising to approximately ____ percent in 2010.

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A)  10; 15
B)  20; 28
C)  30; 36
D)  40; 42E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The integrative model of the causes of sleep disorders suggests that most individuals develop sleep disorders as a result of the interaction between

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A)  biological and lifestyle factors.
B)  learning and family stress
C)  genetics and bedtime habits.
D)  learning and cognition.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) A

Question 8

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

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A)  Women with bulimia tend to have less body fat than those without 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)  Body fat fluctuates very quickly between higher and lower than average in women with bulimiaE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

A number of psychological disorders are associated with insomnia.Total sleep time often ________ depression,substance use disorders,anxiety disorders,and neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.

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A)  Impulsive behavior
B)  Personality dysfunction
C)  Hormone imbalance
D)  Reward neurocircuitry in the brainE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Eating disorders are most prevalent in

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A)  Western cultures where food is scarce.
B)  Western cultures where food is plentiful.
C)  non-Western cultures where food is scarce.
D)  non-Western cultures where food is plentiful.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Individuals who don't feel rested despite sleeping a reasonable number of hours might be suffering from

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A)  a dyssomnia.
B)  a parasomnia
C)  a dream anxiety disorder.
D)  a sleepwalking disorder.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

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

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A)  polysomnographic evaluation.
B)  actigraphic evaluation.
C)  electromyographic evaluation.
D)  electroencephalographic evaluationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa has been referred to as a "collision between our culture and our physiology." The most accurate interpretation of this statement is that

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A)  people have become too dependent on media determinations of beauty.
B)  media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman.
C)  dieting has become a fad that has been taken to an extreme.
D)  beauty is now being defined by different cultures in society than before.E) None of the above
F) A) and D) B

Question 14

In what ways do patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa tend to be similar and in what ways do they differ? Make certain to include similarities and differences in the symptoms of the disorders as well as the dysfunctional thoughts typically associated with each disorder.

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Anorexic individuals voluntarily starve ...

Question 15

Most individuals with bulimia nervosa are

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A)  of fairly normal body weight.
B)  significantly overweight.
C)  significantly underweight.
D)  overweight during the development of the disorder but become underweight as the disorder progressesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Sam sleeps for eight or more hours every night but never feels rested.He can't understand why he is always tired despite the fact that he reports no difficulties with the quality or quantity of his sleep.Of the following,Sam's most likely diagnosis is

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A)  hypersomnia.
B)  sleep apnea.
C)  narcolepsy.
D)  nonspecific parasomnia.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Patients 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 C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

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

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A)  1000
B)  2000
C)  The calorie number does not matter, as long as it's too much junk food
D)  The calorie number varies from person to person; a binge-eating episode is not defined by the number of caloriesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep.In addition,he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened.At this point we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by

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A)  medical conditions.
B)  psychological concerns.
C)  A genetic variant.
D)  either medical or psychological conditions.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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)  Sue is of average to slightly above average weight but wants to lose a few pounds.
C)  Megan's friends are concerned about the weight she has lost since she began working out with the swim team.
D)  Jean has always been fairly thin despite the fact that she eats quite normally.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 8: Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Susan,a woman of relatively normal weight,sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself.She follows this with long periods of complete fasting.Based on this information,Susan would

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

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Some of the most convincing evidence that helps to explain the observed increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa over the past half century is

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Individuals who experience loss of control of their eating and consume great quantities of food but do not engage in any attempts to compensate for their binge would be diagnosed with

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Which of the following statements is true with regard to drug treatments for patients with anorexia nervosa?

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The percentage of the adult population of the United States with a body mass index in the obese range was approximately ____ percent in 2000,rising to approximately ____ percent in 2010.

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The integrative model of the causes of sleep disorders suggests that most individuals develop sleep disorders as a result of the interaction between

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

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A number of psychological disorders are associated with insomnia.Total sleep time often ________ depression,substance use disorders,anxiety disorders,and neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.

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Eating disorders are most prevalent in

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Individuals who don't feel rested despite sleeping a reasonable number of hours might be suffering from

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

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The increase in the incidence of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa has been referred to as a "collision between our culture and our physiology." The most accurate interpretation of this statement is that

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In what ways do patients with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa tend to be similar and in what ways do they differ? Make certain to include similarities and differences in the symptoms of the disorders as well as the dysfunctional thoughts typically associated with each disorder.

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Sam sleeps for eight or more hours every night but never feels rested.He can't understand why he is always tired despite the fact that he reports no difficulties with the quality or quantity of his sleep.Of the following,Sam's most likely diagnosis is

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

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

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Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep.In addition,he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened.At this point we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by

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

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