Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Linda, whose mom and dad recently divorced
B)  Carla, whose family members always seem to be fighting with each other
C)  Sandy, whose family emphasizes achievement, support, and communication
D)  Bonnie, whose family is perfectionistic, successful and, eager to maintain harmonyE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Based on the research reported in your text regarding available treatments for bulimia nervosa,we can conclude that treatment that focuses on ________ and ________ is most effective in gaining rapid control of bulimia nervosa and maintaining these gains over the long term.

Accepted Answer

A)  dysfunctional thoughts; actual disordered behaviors
B)  family functioning; social relationships
C)  classical conditioning; operant learning
D)  biological processes; geneticsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

All of the following are examples of causes of circadian rhythm sleep disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  jet lag.
B)  shift work.
C)  delayed sleep phase.
D)  sleep rebound.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  significant short-term gains in the reduction of purging but little change in binge eating behavior.
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) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating disorders are a way of expressing depression.
B)  Eating disorders have a high comorbidity with posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)  Over 80% of people with bulimia had an anxiety disorder at some point during their lives.
D)  Twenty to thirty percent of all people with bulimia nervosa meet the criteria for a mood disorder during the course of their eating disorder.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Henderson and Brownell (2004) believe that the largest contributor to the obesity epidemic is

Accepted Answer

A)  The increase in amount of food available due to modern agricultural technology
B)  The changing standards of beauty that people are resisting
C)  An inactive, sedentary lifestyle combined with high-fat, high-energy diet
D)  The lack of nutritional science and understanding of human metabolismE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  complete cessation of respiratory activity for brief periods.
B)  interruption of air flow and brief cessation of respiratory activity.
C)  interruption of air flow without cessation of respiratory activity.
D)  central nervous system disorders and trauma.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

One method that may help sleep disorder patients to "reset" their biological clock (circadian rhythms) is exposure to

Accepted Answer

A)  very loud noises.
B)  strong smells.
C)  very bright lights.
D)  strong magnetic fields.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Medical treatments for severe sleep apnea include medication,mechanical devices,and

Accepted Answer

A)  surgery.
B)  exercise of the neck muscles.
C)  a high-protein diet
D)  changing the patient's sleep schedule.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The term "primary" in the diagnosis of primary insomnia refers to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)  the person has never been diagnosed with insomnia before.
B)  the sleep disturbance is not due to another medical or psychiatric condition.
C)  the sleep disorder is a primary cause of other medical or psychiatric conditions that the individual is experiencing.
D)  other sleep disorders generally follow a diagnosis of primary insomnia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A study of foreign-born students who are attending Western universities shows that

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa do not occur in students who were raised in countries where these disorders do not exist.
B)  anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are observed in some students who were raised in countries where these disorders do not exist.
C)  anorexia nervosa, but not bulimia nervosa, has been observed in some students who were raised in countries where these disorders do not exist.
D)  bulimia nervosa, but not anorexia nervosa, has been observed in some students who were raised in countries where these disorders do not exist.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

While a patient sleeps,a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration.
B)  leg movement.
C)  brain waves.
D)  metabolic rate.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Martin sits up every night screaming.He does not remember these terrors,nor is he easily awakened or comforted.What should Martin's mother do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wake Martin up during the attack.
B)  Make sure that Martin is very tired before going to bed.
C)  Use scheduled awakenings to briefly awaken Martin before an attack occurs.
D)  All of these have been demonstrated to reduce the frequency and duration of sleep terrorsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Matilda has had anorexia nervosa for several years.She started losing weight because her family said she needed to lose a few pounds.A crucial part of treatment for Matilda is family therapy that focuses on the issues regarding

Accepted Answer

A)  attitudes toward body shape and image distortions.
B)  negative communications in the family regarding food and eating.
C)  dysfunctional communication in the family regarding food and eating.
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Describe the psychological treatments that are generally used for the treatment of insomnia disorder,listing at least five "sleep hygiene" behaviors that are associated with improved sleep.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that some psychological t...

Question 16

Of the following,the only symptom that both patients with narcolepsy and patients with hypersomnia experience is

Accepted Answer

A)  falling asleep during normal waking hours.
B)  sudden loss of muscle tone.
C)  sleep paralysis.
D)  hypnagogic hallucinations.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once bulimia nervosa develops, it is virtually untreatable..
B)  Once bulimia nervosa develops, it tends to be chronic if untreated.
C)  People with bulimia nervosa eventually shift to symptoms of other eating disorders.
D)  Bulimia nervosa is more resistant to treatment than anorexia nervosaE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  initial weight gain.
B)  admitting that there is a problem and agreeing to begin treatment.
C)  changing their attitudes regarding body and self-image
D)  when they become bulimic.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The most serious medical consequence of bulimia nervosa excluding death is potential

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolyte imbalance.
B)  salivary gland damage.
C)  starvation.
D)  tooth erosion.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Sleepwalking is characterized by all of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  acting out a dream.
B)  occurrence during the deepest stage of sleep.
C)  no memory of the sleepwalking event.
D)  occurrence primarily in children.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

One method that may help sleep disorder patients to "reset" their biological clock (circadian rhythms) is exposure to

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A study of foreign-born students who are attending Western universities shows that

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

While a patient sleeps,a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All of the following are examples of causes of circadian rhythm sleep disorder

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Of the following,the only symptom that both patients with narcolepsy and patients with hypersomnia experience is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Medical treatments for severe sleep apnea include medication,mechanical devices,and

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Martin sits up every night screaming.He does not remember these terrors,nor is he easily awakened or comforted.What should Martin's mother do?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The term "primary" in the diagnosis of primary insomnia refers to the fact that

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Matilda has had anorexia nervosa for several years.She started losing weight because her family said she needed to lose a few pounds.A crucial part of treatment for Matilda is family therapy that focuses on the issues regarding

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is true?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements is true?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Based on the research reported in your text regarding available treatments for bulimia nervosa,we can conclude that treatment that focuses on ________ and ________ is most effective in gaining rapid control of bulimia nervosa and maintaining these gains over the long term.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Sleepwalking is characterized by all of the following

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Henderson and Brownell (2004) believe that the largest contributor to the obesity epidemic is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the psychological treatments that are generally used for the treatment of insomnia disorder,listing at least five "sleep hygiene" behaviors that are associated with improved sleep.

Correct AnswerverifiedResearch shows that some psychological t...View AnswerShow Answer

The most serious medical consequence of bulimia nervosa excluding death is potential

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Based on the research reported in your text regarding available treatments for bulimia nervosa,we can conclude that treatment that focuses on and is most effective in gaining rapid control of bulimia nervosa and maintaining these gains over the long term.

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Research shows that some psychological t...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified