Quiz Ch 11 (Eating Disorders (PSYC))

When activated, the _____ reduces hunger. a)lateral hypothalamus b)central hypothalamus c)ventromedial hypothalamus d)thalamus

c)ventromedial hypothalamus

A therapist is treating a young woman with bulimia nervosa. Which treatment approach would the therapist use to break the binge-purge cycle seen with this condition? a)Exposure and response prevention b)Psychodynamic therapy c)Flooding d)Systematic desensitization

a)Exposure and response prevention

Which statement is TRUE regarding the typical onset of binge eating disorder? a)It occurs later in life than other eating disorders, often in the individual's twenties. b)It generally has a very gradual onset, with the person incrementally increasing intake over years. c)It is more common in individuals with a long history of mood swings. d)It occurs after a period of intense restrictive dieting.

a)It occurs later in life than other eating disorders, often in the individual's twenties.

Which statement is TRUE regarding treatment of bulimia nervosa? a)Treatment with antidepressant drugs is more effective than psychotherapy. b)Antidepressant drugs used in combination with psychotherapy are more effective than either treatment alone. c)Antidepressant drugs are not effective in patients who purge via laxatives or enemas. d)Antidepressant drugs do not help prevent the person from engaging in purging behaviors.

b)Antidepressant drugs used in combination with psychotherapy are more effective than either treatment alone.

In which situation is bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa MOST likely to begin? a)The onset of puberty, when bodies change and begin taking on a more adult form b)Reaching the legal age to create social media accounts and engage with others online c)Upon entry into college, when fear of the "freshman fifteen" becomes overwhelming d)After a period of intense dieting that has been successful and has earned praise from others

d)After a period of intense dieting that has been successful and has earned praise from others

What is a typical response for a person who just indulged in a binge episode? a)Feeling cognitively sluggish b)Feeling contentment c)Feeling unsatiated d)Feeling guilty

d)Feeling guilty

_____ has been identified as acting as a natural appetite suppressant. a)Serotonin b)Leptin c)Glutamate d)Glucagon-like peptide-1

d)Glucagon-like peptide-1

Which statement BEST describes eating disorders in men? a)Eating disorders are easier to treat in men. b)Men are significantly more likely to develop anorexia nervosa than bulimia nervosa. c)Men and women develop eating disorders for similar reasons in similar ways. d)Male eating disorders are often linked to the requirements and pressures of a job or a sport.

d)Male eating disorders are often linked to the requirements and pressures of a job or a sport.

Which is NOT a characteristic of a person with anorexia nervosa? a)Being afraid of losing control over the size of his or her body b)Being afraid of becoming obese c)Being afraid of giving in to a desire to eat d)Rarely thinking about food

d)Rarely thinking about food

Persons with _____ have a low opinion of their body shape and are likely to overestimate their actual proportions. a)neither anorexia nervosa nor bulimia nervosa b)bulimia nervosa c)anorexia nervosa d)both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

d)both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa