abnormal psych - eating disorders
For both anorexia and bulimia, the rate of occurrence in females compared to in males is about
10 to 1
According to the textbook, European American and Latina women report higher rates of body dissatisfaction than
African American women
What have epidemiologists found concerning the frequency of eating disorders?
Bulimia nervosa is more common than anorexia nervosa.
The most widely studied form of family therapy for eating disorders involves parents initially taking complete control over the child's eating. Age-appropriate autonomy is returned to the child as eating improves. This system is called the
Maudsley method.
Which psychological problem often occurs with bulimia nervosa?
depression
Which of these are likely to be comorbid with anorexia nervosa?
depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Some experts suggest that a better term than "eating" disorder would be "___________" disorder.
dieting
An inaccurate perception of body size and shape is known as
distorted body image.
The tendency to develop eating disorders seems related to which of the following variables?
exposure to popular media
What types of food are individuals with bulimia nervosa most likely to consume during an episode of binge eating?
foods they do not ordinarily eat
Individuals who are attempting to become extremely thin by refusing to eat suffer from
anorexia nervosa.
One reason why individuals with anorexia steadfastly deny problems with their weight seems to be because they
have a distorted body image and do not perceive their appearances accurately.
What are the primary characteristics of bulimia nervosa?
binge eating and purging
The chief characteristic of bulimia nervosa is
binge eating.
What is amenorrhea?
absence of menstruation
Which of the following falls within the typical range for the onset of eating disorders?
adolescence
In the middle of an episode of binge eating, how is a woman likely to describe how she feels?
lacking control
What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
starving oneself
Bulimia nervosa almost always involves purging. This means that individuals with bulimia nervosa
use various means to eliminate the food that they have consumed during their binges.
Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is most accurate?
Anorexia is rare in the general population but common among certain segments.