Question 1

Studies suggest that young white males would often prefer to be ____________ than they are.

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A)   thinner
B)   heavier
C)   taller
D)   shorterE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

When considering all the factors that influence the development of eating disorders,

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A)   strong influence of genetics
B)   role that family instability plays
C)   power of neurobiological influences
D)   influence of society and culture
E)  g., anorexia and bulimia, it is apparent that the ___________ is unique when compared to factors that affect the development of other psychological disorders.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

In what ways do anorexia and bulimia patients 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 4

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 as strikingly low self-esteem.
C)   They display more perfectionistic attitudes.
D)   All of theseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Of the following,the correct pairing is _______________.

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A)   dyssomnia - sleepwalking
B)   dyssomnia - inability to fall asleep
C)   parasomnia - waking up after 3 or 4 hours of sleep and then being unable to fall back to sleep
D)   parasomnia - lack of REM sleepE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

In which of the following situations is Bill,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 favorite teamE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Of the following,the group in which we would expect to see the highest incidence of anorexia is

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A)   male homosexuals.
B)   female body builders.
C)   ballet dancers.
D)   female track stars.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   biology
B)   other medical conditions
C)   learning
D)   unknown factorsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

An individual who binges and then fasts for several days would probably be considered a

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A)   purging type bulimic.
B)   non-purging type bulimic.
C)   purging type anorexic.
D)   non-purging type anorexic.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Benzodiazepine medication is not recommended as a long-term solution for the treatment of insomnia because of

Accepted Answer

A)   the addictive properties of these medications.
B)   rebound insomnia that occurs after the medication is discontinued.
C)   excessive sleepiness that may persist during the day.
D)   all of theseE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

When considering all the factors that influence the development of eating disorders,

Accepted Answer

A)   strong influence of genetics
B)   role that family instability plays
C)   power of neurobiological influences
D)   influence of society and culture
E)  g., anorexia and bulimia, it is apparent that the ___________ is unique when compared to factors that affect the development of other psychological disorders.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 13

For prevention of eating disorders,it is necessary to identify risk factors.The most significant of these for young girls is

Accepted Answer

A)   being overweight.
B)   being underweight.
C)   dieting.
D)   concern about being overweight.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Recent research regarding the treatment of binge-eating disorder indicates that interpersonal therapy (IPT) is ________________ cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) .

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A)   not as effective as
B)   more rapid but not as effective as
C)   more effective than
D)   equally effective asE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

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

Question 16

The multidimensional view of sleep disorders makes the assumption that biological and nonbiological factors will be present in most sleep problems and that these factors will be

Accepted Answer

A)   directly related.
B)   indirectly related.
C)   reciprocally related.
D)   not related.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The reason that antidepressant medications are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy is that

Accepted Answer

A)   narcolepsy is often caused by depression.
B)   the anti-anxiety properties of these medications reduce narcolepsy.
C)   these medications suppress REM sleep that can trigger cataplexy.
D)   all of theseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   polysomnographic
B)   actigraphic
C)   electromyographic
D)   electroencephalographicE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

In regard to treatment for eating disorders,Prozac is considered to be an effective treatment in the long term for

Accepted Answer

A)   anorexia but not bulimia.
B)   bulimia but not anorexia.
C)   both anorexia and bulimia .
D)   neither anorexia or bulimia.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia involves all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Regularly scheduled meals
B)   Weight gain to within normal range
C)   Development of coping strategies
D)   Changing attitudes about body imageE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Eating And Sleep Disorders

Recent research regarding the treatment of binge-eating disorder indicates that interpersonal therapy (IPT) is ________________ cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) .

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

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Benzodiazepine medication is not recommended as a long-term solution for the treatment of insomnia because of

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The multidimensional view of sleep disorders makes the assumption that biological and nonbiological factors will be present in most sleep problems and that these factors will be

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

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Studies suggest that young white males would often prefer to be ____________ than they are.

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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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An individual who binges and then fasts for several days would probably be considered a

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In what ways do anorexia and bulimia patients 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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Cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia involves all but which of the following?

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For prevention of eating disorders,it is necessary to identify risk factors.The most significant of these for young girls is

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

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In regard to treatment for eating disorders,Prozac is considered to be an effective treatment in the long term for

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When considering all the factors that influence the development of eating disorders,

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When considering all the factors that influence the development of eating disorders,

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Of the following,the group in which we would expect to see the highest incidence of anorexia is

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The reason that antidepressant medications are sometimes used to treat narcolepsy is that

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Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

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Of the following,the correct pairing is _______________.

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