Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about dieting:

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A)   is less problematic than previously thought.
B)   55% of girls are dieting at age 12.
C)   dieting increases between adolescence and young adulthood.
D)   it can lead to an eating disorder.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Mothers of girls with anorexia nervosa tend to be .

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A)   perfectionistic
B)   dieting themselves
C)   less satisfied with their families
D)   all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Weight reduction efforts by girls tend to result in .

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A)   overall weight loss
B)   overall weight gain
C)   no change in weight
D)   stunted growthE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

One method of preventing obesity that has been suggested is

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A)   instituting a "Twinkie tax" on all food with a high sugar content.
B)   reducing the cost of health foods.
C)   taking soda and junk food vending machines out of schools.
D)   all of these.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Lack of adequate sleep has a negative effect on .

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A)   health
B)   productivity
C)   clarity of thought
D)   all of these choicesE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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.
B)   binge-eating disorder.
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)   anorexia nervosa.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Discuss the importance of gender and culturally-nuanced treatments for Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Cite an example.

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Question 8

One major problem with the use of medication in the treatment of bulimia nervosa is that

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A)   well-controlled studies have not found medication more effective than a placebo.
B)   the beneficial effects of the medication may be short-term.
C)   side effects make most patients discontinue the medication.
D)   patients refuse to take their medication.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by .

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A)   laxative use
B)   purging
C)   a lack of compensatory behaviors
D)   emaciationE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

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) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Sarah 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. Sarah's most likely diagnosis is .

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A)   sleep apnea
B)   hypersomnia
C)   schizophrenia
D)   narcolepsyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)   Eating disorders are a way of expressing depression.
B)   Eating disorders have a high comorbidity with stress disorders.
C)   Depression may be a reaction to bulimia nervosa.
D)   Around 20 to 40% of all people with bulimia nervosa meet the criteria for a mood disorder during the course of their eating disorder.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Jill has been in treatment for anorexia nervosa for the past 2 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

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

Question 14

Dana eats a large Sunday meal with her family every week. She generally vomits after. In fact, Dana follows her caloric consumption carefully and makes herself vomit anytime that she eats more than 2000 calories in one meal. Which of the following best explains why Dana vomits:

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A)   Vomiting relieves anxiety about overeating.
B)   Dana does not "feel" anything and is vomiting to feel more alive.
C)   Dana is bipolar.
D)   None of the answers are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true about the relationships between the media and attitudes about body shape?

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A)   Prime-time situation comedies often feature women dieting or complaining about their weight.
B)   Most magazine models are thinner than average women.
C)   Men on TV are more likely to be overweight than women.
D)   The media has no impact on body image.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

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A)   Number of fat cells
B)   Likelihood of fat storage
C)   Activity levels
D)   Fat cell shapeE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Research suggests that the restricting and bingeing/purging subtypes of anorexia nervosa

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A)   are really different disorders.
B)   have completely different causes.
C)   show few differences in severity of symptoms.
D)   are useless distinctions of the same disorder.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

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

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A)   respiration
B)   muscle movements
C)   brain waves
D)   metabolic rateE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

When individuals with anorexia nervosa are evaluated over long periods of time, it has been found that the percentage of individuals who die as a result of their disorder is .

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A)   20%
B)   5%
C)   2%
D)   40%E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Binge-eating disorder is characterized by .

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

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Jill has been in treatment for anorexia nervosa for the past 2 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

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Discuss the importance of gender and culturally-nuanced treatments for Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Cite an example.

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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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While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Sarah 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. Sarah's most likely diagnosis is .

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One method of preventing obesity that has been suggested 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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Research suggests that the restricting and bingeing/purging subtypes of anorexia nervosa

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Weight reduction efforts by girls tend to result in .

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

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Which of the following is NOT true about the relationships between the media and attitudes about body shape?

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One major problem with the use of medication in the treatment of bulimia nervosa is that

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Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

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Lack of adequate sleep has a negative effect on .

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Which of the following is NOT true about dieting:

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When individuals with anorexia nervosa are evaluated over long periods of time, it has been found that the percentage of individuals who die as a result of their disorder is .

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Dana eats a large Sunday meal with her family every week. She generally vomits after. In fact, Dana follows her caloric consumption carefully and makes herself vomit anytime that she eats more than 2000 calories in one meal. Which of the following best explains why Dana vomits:

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Mothers of girls with anorexia nervosa tend to be .

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