Question 1

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

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A)   thinner
B)   heavier
C)   taller
D)   shorterE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the treatment of binge-eating disorder?

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A)   Cognitive-behavioral therapy and self-help appear to be effective.
B)   Cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be effective but self-help does not.
C)   Neither cognitive-behavioral nor self-help appears to be effective.
D)   Antidepressant medication is the only proven treatment.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Approximately of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

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A)   5 to 10%
B)   10 to 15%
C)   20 to 30%
D)   40 to 45%E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Obesity is not classified as a disorder in the DSM-5 because

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A)   very few Americans suffer from it.
B)   many Americans suffer from it, therefore it is not a "disorder."
C)   it is related to too many other health concerns.
D)   none of the answers are correct.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

A recent study (Stokes & Preston, 2015) , suggests that obesity:

Accepted Answer

A)   is less problematic than previously thought.
B)   is less common than previously thought.
C)   is more dangerous to other health outcomes than previously thought.
D)   is related to hormones.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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

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A)   significant short-term gains in reduction of purging, but little change in binge-eating behavior.
B)   significant short-term gains in reduction of binge eating but no long-term gains.
C)   a few short-term gains in reduction of binge eating and purging but no long-term gains.
D)   significant short- and long-term gains in reduction of binge eating and purging.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Outcome research regarding the long-term success of treatment for eating disorders indicates that

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A)   anorexia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than bulimia nervosa patients.
B)   bulimia nervosa patients tend to have a better prognosis than anorexia nervosa patients.
C)   both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa patients almost always make a full and long-term recovery after treatment.
D)   neither anorexia nervosa nor bulimia nervosa patients tend to make long-term recoveries, with most patients going through repeated bouts of these disorders throughout their lives.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Cataplexy as experienced by patients with narcolepsy can be characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   sudden, minor loss of muscle tone.
B)   physical collapse.
C)   slight muscle weakness.
D)   any of theseE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

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

Question 11

Studies have found that adolescent girls of which race/ethnicity had less body dissatisfaction, fewer weight concerns, and a more positive body image when compared to Caucasian adolescent girls?

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans
B)   Hispanics
C)   Native Americans
D)   AsiansE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the treatment of binge-eating disorder?

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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

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Approximately of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

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Studies have found that adolescent girls of which race/ethnicity had less body dissatisfaction, fewer weight concerns, and a more positive body image when compared to Caucasian adolescent girls?

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

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Obesity is not classified as a disorder in the DSM-5 because

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A recent study (Stokes & Preston, 2015) , suggests that obesity:

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Cataplexy as experienced by patients with narcolepsy can be characterized by

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Outcome research regarding the long-term success of treatment for eating disorders indicates that

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

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Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the treatment of binge-eating disorder?

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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

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Approximately of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

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Studies have found that adolescent girls of which race/ethnicity had less body dissatisfaction, fewer weight concerns, and a more positive body image when compared to Caucasian adolescent girls?

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

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Obesity is not classified as a disorder in the DSM-5 because

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A recent study (Stokes & Preston, 2015) , suggests that obesity:

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Cataplexy as experienced by patients with narcolepsy can be characterized by

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Outcome research regarding the long-term success of treatment for eating disorders indicates that

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

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