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When attempting to "reset the biological clock" of an individual with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder,it is generally easier and more effective to


A) make the patient's bedtime earlier.
B) leave the patient's bedtime alone and change the duration of sleep.
C) make the patient's bedtime later.
D) keep the person awake for several days in a row.

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

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What appears to be the main cause of anorexia and bulimia?


A) Perfectionistic mothers
B) Sociocultural factors
C) Genetic predisposition
D) Malnutrition

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

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______ are sleep problems that involve difficulties in getting enough sleep,problems with sleeping when you want to,and complaints about the quality of sleep such as not feeling refreshed even after a full night's sleep.


A) Parasomnias
B) Dyssomnias
C) Sleep anxiety disorders
D) Polysomnias

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

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Jill has been in treatment for anorexia for the past two months.Over this time,she has gained weight to the point where her weight is in the average range for a woman of her height.The fact that she gained weight fairly quickly in treatment means


A) her prognosis for a full recovery is very good.
B) she is probably in need of little if any more treatment.
C) she has completed the most difficult part of her treatment.
D) little in terms of how likely she is to be successful in the long term.

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

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An early stage of Phoebe's cognitive-behavioral treatment for bulimia will likely involve


A) antidepressant medication.
B) family therapy.
C) small, frequent meals.
D) in-patient treatment.

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

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Which of the following diagnoses would require the noticeable loss of weight?


A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Binge-eating disorder
D) Body dysmorphic disorder

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

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Genetic influences on eating disorders most likely involve


A) a specific gene for each actual eating disorder.
B) an inherited personality tendency that may make development of an eating disorder more likely.
C) multiple genes interacting in ways not yet determined that directly produce eating disordered behavior.
D) recessive genes.

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

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


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) A) and C)

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________ are disturbances in arousal and sleep stage transition,while ________ are disturbances in the amount,timing,or quality of sleep.


A) Dyssomnias; parasomnias
B) Parasomnias; hypersomnia
C) Hypersomnia; dyssomnias
D) Parasomnias; dyssomnias

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

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Approximately ___ of anorexia deaths are due to suicide.


A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 30%

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

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Over the past 30 years,most Western countries have experienced a dramatic


A) decrease in the incidence of anorexia and bulimia.
B) increase in the incidence of anorexia and bulimia.
C) increase in the incidence of anorexia but a decrease in the incidence of bulimia.
D) increase in the incidence of bulimia and no change in the rate of anorexia.

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

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


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

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

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Sam sleeps for 8 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 ____________.


A) hypersomnia
B) sleep apnea
C) narcolepsy
D) non-specific parasomnia

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

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The typical profile of a patient with either anorexia or bulimia is


A) young, white, female, upper socioeconomic status, socially competitive environment.
B) young, white, female, any socioeconomic status, history of depression.
C) young, female, any race, any socioeconomic status, highly competitive.
D) any age, female, white, upper socioeconomic status, few friends.

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

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The characteristics of narcolepsy include


A) cataplexy.
B) sleep hallucinations.
C) hypnagogic paralysis.
D) all of these

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

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The hormone melatonin


A) is responsible for determining skin color.
B) can be effective in resetting circadian rhythms.
C) is produced by the hippocampus.
D) both b and c

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

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Individuals suffering from primary insomnia


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) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Sleep research suggests that


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

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

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Which of the following is not necessary for a diagnosis of bulimia?


A) Binge eating
B) Sense of a lack of control of eating during binges
C) Purging
D) All are necessary symptoms

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

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Bariatric surgery is


A) effective at any weight.
B) more successful than dieting for the treatment of the very obese.
C) less successful than diet for the very obese.
D) always successful.

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

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