abnormal quiz

Complete this fill in the blank: Families of people who develop a eating disorder are often ________ to begin with and that the eating disorder of one member is a reflection of _______________. A) Disfunctional/ larger problem B) Quiet/ the family C) Seperated/ another family member D) None of the above

A

The weight level that a person is predisposed to maintain, controlled in part by the hypothalamus is the: A) Weight set point B) Natural weight C) Metabolism D) Personal weight

A

A person with eroded teeth is most likely to suffer from which disorder? A. Anorexia Nervosa B. Disturbed Body Image Disorder C. Bulimia Nervosa D.Bing eating Disorder

ANSWER: C Bulimia

What term is used for the absence of menstrual cycle ?

Amenorrhea

Which is NOT a type of eating disorder? A) Binge Eating Disorder B) Bulimia Nervosa C) Obesity D) Anorexia Nervosa

Answer- C

Bulimia Nervosa, or binge-purge syndrome, is a type of eating disorder in which an individual eats an excessive amount of food over a short span of time. To compensate for overeating, the individual will often perform compensatory actions to expel the food from their bodies. Which of the follow is NOT an example of a compensatory behavior? A. Misuse of laxatives and enemas B. Fasting C. Binge eating healthy foods only D. Vomiting

Answer: C.

According to the DSM-IV-TR Checklist, which would NOT be on the list for Bulimia Nervosa? A. Undue influence of weight or shape on self-evaluation B. Intense fear of gaining weight, even though underweight C. Recurrent episodes of binge eating D. Symptoms continuing, on average, at least twice a week for three months

B

At what age group does Bulimia Nervosa typically develop/start ? A. Childhood (1-18 years old) B. Elderly ( 65+) C. Adolescence/ Young Age ( 15-21 years old) D. Middle Age ( 22-50)

C

Which of the following best describes important differences between bulimia and anorexia? A) Those who suffer from bulimia are less concerned with weight gain, while those who suffer from anorexia are very concerned with weight gain. B) Those who suffer from anorexia show symptoms of the disorder after a period of dieting, while those who suffer from bulimia show symptoms after a period of exercising. C) More than one-third of those who suffer from bulimia also suffer from a personality disorder. While almost all of those who suffer from Anorexia are also amenorrheic. D) More individuals who suffer from anorexia are more preoccupied with food, appearance and weight. While those who suffer from bulimia are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety or obsessiveness

C

According to the text, which is the number feeling that triggers the consumption of junk food? A) Anxiety B) Depression C) Happiness D) Boredom

D

In the treatment of anorexia nervosa, a combination of behavioral and cognitive interventions are used. What does the behavioral side of therapy for anorexia usually require patients to do? a)change their thought process b) change the environment in which they are living so they can get more rewards from their environment c) include the family in therapy so they can all make lifestyle changes together d) Keep a diary monitoring their feelings, hunger levels, and food intake and ties between these variables.

D

What part of the brain do biological researchers explain the reasoning behind eating disorders? A) Thalamus B) Hippocampus C) Cerebellum D) Hypothalamus

D

True or False: Bulimia nervosa usually goes away if a person does not receive help for it.

F

True or False? People with binge eating disorder fear weight gain to the same degree as those with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

F

True/False The ventromedial hypothalamus produces hunger when it is activated.

F

Rates of eating disorders have ________ dramatically as thinness has become a national obsession. A. Increased B. Decreased

Increased

A binge is an episode of uncontrollable eating during which a person ingests a very large quantity of food. (T/F)

T

True or False? An intense fear of gaining weight, even though underweight, is associated with anorexia nervosa.

T

True or False?The biological factors associated with eating disorders are related to the dysfunction of the hypothalamus.

T

True or false Feeling as though you have failed on a diet may lead to dysfunctional eating in some people.

T

True or false? Many people with eating disorders experience symptoms of depression.

T

People with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa have _________ ways of thinking causing them to have maladaptive attitudes and misperceptions.

distorted

Many of today's theorists use a __________ _____ perspective to discuss eating disorders since they identify several key factors that place individuals at risk for these disorders such as ego deficiencies, depression, and cognitive factors.

multidimensional risk