Question 1

Major depressive disorder can involve severe weight loss or over-eating but will NOT include over-concern regarding weight or inappropriate compensatory behaviours.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

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A)  these traits tend to disappear following recovery of the eating disorder.
B)  these traits tend to persist before and after an eating disorder has been diagnosed.
C)  these traits are very common in women who suffer from eating disorders.
D)  these traits are very present before the onset of an eating disorder but are not shown after an eating disorder is diagnosed.
E)  these traits are found exclusively in people suffering from an eating disorder.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that ___________ offers an escape from __________.

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A)  self-induced vomiting;thoughts and feelings of guilt regarding binge-eating
B)  binge-eating;thoughts and feelings about perceived failures
C)  caloric restriction;self-awareness
D)  use of laxatives;feelings of guilt about over-eating
E)  binge-eating;guilt regarding purging behavioursF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The goal of the first stage of cognitive-behaviour therapy for bulimia involves which of the following?

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A)  convincing the patient to accept medication as the primary treatment so that therapy can follow
B)  focusing on strategies for maintaining change and preventing relapse
C)  a focus on establishing a regular pattern of eating
D)  identifying and modifying dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs
E)  establishing healthier ways of limiting calories intakeF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Discuss the medical consequences of eating disorders.

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Eating disorders have various serious me...

Question 7

Individuals with anorexia and bulimia demonstrate signs of ___________ dysregulation,supporting the role of dysfunctional neurotransmitter activity in eating disorders.

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A)  serotonin
B)  GABA
C)  dopamine
D)  ACH
E)  melatoninF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Unlike people with anorexia,individuals with bulimia nervosa

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A)  suffer from social isolation and depression.
B)  engage in compensatory behaviours designed to prevent weight gain.
C)  use weight and shape information as their primary method of self-evaluation.
D)  have low self-esteem.
E)  are typically within the normal weight range.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 9

With regard to the prognosis of eating disorders:

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A)  About 95% of adults with bulimia nervosa are able to stop binge eating and purging with evidence-based treatment.
B)  About half of adults with bulimia nervosa are able to stop binge eating and purging with evidence-based treatment.
C)  All people with bulimia nervosa exhibit some improvement with evidence-based treatment;it is just a question of how much improvement.
D)  When individuals with eating disorders receive treatment,this eliminates their risk of death.
E)  About 10% of people who receive an evidence-based treatment for an eating disorder,relapse.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

An objective food binge is defined by the DSM-5 as eating a

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A)  small amount of food and feeling not in control.
B)  small amount of food in a specific time period.
C)  large amount of food in a specific time period.
D)  normal amount of food in a specific time period.
E)  large amount of food but feeling in control.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 11

People with anorexia nervosa do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Although the ideal woman,as depicted by the media,is getting ___________,women are becoming __________.

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A)  thinner;heavier
B)  thinner;even more thin
C)  thinner;thinner
D)  heavier;thinner
E)  heavier;heavierF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that both involve weight and shape as a primary source of self-evaluation,have low self-esteem,and involve some type of behaviour aimed at controlling weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Gay men and lesbian women are at a greater risk for developing eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People with bulimia nervosa are typically within the normal weight range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders?

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A)  The main features of anorexia and bulimia are similar in males and females.
B)  Male patients are treated more effectively if separated from female patients.
C)  It does not appear as though the symptomatology of eating disorders differs across genders.
D)  Males with eating disorders exhibit much more psychiatric comorbidity than do females.
E)  The treatment response of males is similar to that of female patients.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Body dissatisfaction is more central to the diagnosis of bulimia than to anorexia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Interpersonal therapy has shown similar long-term outcome results as cognitive- behavioral therapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bulimia nervosa has been treated with ___________ medication with some success.

Accepted Answer

A)  antipsychotic
B)  antidepressant
C)  bicyclic
D)  antianxiety
E)  St.John's WortF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Briefly describe pharmacotherapy and CBT for bulimia nervosa.

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Many well-controlled treatment outcome s...

Exam 10: Eating Disorders

Unlike people with anorexia,individuals with bulimia nervosa

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Major depressive disorder can involve severe weight loss or over-eating but will NOT include over-concern regarding weight or inappropriate compensatory behaviours.

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The goal of the first stage of cognitive-behaviour therapy for bulimia involves which of the following?

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Which of the following is NOT true concerning gender and eating disorders?

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An objective food binge is defined by the DSM-5 as eating a

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Discuss the medical consequences of eating disorders.

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Briefly describe pharmacotherapy and CBT for bulimia nervosa.

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Bulimia nervosa has been treated with ___________ medication with some success.

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Body dissatisfaction is more central to the diagnosis of bulimia than to anorexia.

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Individuals with anorexia and bulimia demonstrate signs of ___________ dysregulation,supporting the role of dysfunctional neurotransmitter activity in eating disorders.

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The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that ___________ offers an escape from __________.

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That certain personality traits seem to contribute to the development of an eating disorder is supported by the fact that

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Although the ideal woman,as depicted by the media,is getting ___________,women are becoming __________.

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Men are more likely than women to be affected by media images of the ideal body type.

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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are similar in that both involve weight and shape as a primary source of self-evaluation,have low self-esteem,and involve some type of behaviour aimed at controlling weight.

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People with anorexia nervosa do not engage in purging behaviour to maintain weight-loss.

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Gay men and lesbian women are at a greater risk for developing eating disorders.

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People with bulimia nervosa are typically within the normal weight range.

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Interpersonal therapy has shown similar long-term outcome results as cognitive- behavioral therapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.

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With regard to the prognosis of eating disorders:

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