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bulimia nervosa

an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging

A. anorexia nervosa.

Raquel was initially excited to make the cheerleading squad. However, her parents noticed that she stopped eating dinner with them, wanted to help make most meals, and had a list of good and bad foods. She began portioning the amount of food she ate and weighing food. Most concerning was the significant weight drop from a healthy 115 pounds to 90 pounds. This case demonstrates symptoms of: A. anorexia nervosa. B. a phobia. C. binge-eating disorder. D. bulimia nervosa.

C. binge-eating disorder.

Del sometimes eats nearly 2000 calories in a single sitting. However, he neither purges nor engages in excessive exercise. Del may have: A. bulimia nervosa. B. anorexia nervosa. C. binge-eating disorder. D. dysthymia.

A. A fugue state

_____ is characterized by symptoms of extensive amnesia, wandering or traveling, and confusion about one's personal identity. A. A fugue state B. Borderline personality disorder C. Schizophrenia D. Dissociative identity disorder

narcissistic personality disorder

a personality disturbance characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance

anorexia nervosa

an eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves

avoidant personality disorder

A personality disorder characterized by consistent discomfort and restraint in social situations, overwhelming feelings of inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation.

dissociative identity disorder

A rare dissociative disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities.

dissociative identity

Angel has been arrested for grand theft auto. He claims that it was not him and that he knows nothing about the crime, as another one of his personalities must have done it. The court-appointed psychiatrist knows immediately that Angel does not suffer from _____ disorder, as the original personality generally denies awareness of the others.

A. antisocial personality disorder.

Bob has never been able to keep a job. He has been in and out of jail for theft, sexual assault, and spousal abuse. Bob would MOST likely be diagnosed as having: A. antisocial personality disorder. B. dissociative disorder. C. major depressive disorder. D. schizophrenia.

D. binge eating and purging by self-induced vomiting

Brenda has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Which of the following is a key characteristic of her eating disorder? A. being unaware of the fact that she has an eating disorder B. loss of appetite, especially for high-calorie foods C. being 15 to 20 percent below her ideal body weight D. binge eating and purging by self-induced vomiting

C. antisocial personality

In ______________ disorder, the affected person is not only aggressive and ruthless, but shows no sign of the conscience that would inhibit wrongdoing. A. borderline personality B. avoidant personality C. antisocial personality D. dissociative identity

bulimia

In an attempt to lose some of the weight gained by binge eating, Claire uses laxatives and exercises until she is exhausted. Claire MOST clearly demonstrates symptoms of _____ nervosa.

A. antisocial personality disorder.

Last week, Tate went into the hospital for a painful medical procedure. Amazingly, he did not seem worried beforehand, and he showed no signs of autonomic nervous system arousal. In addition, Tate seems to lack a conscience for wrongdoing. It is possible that Tate would be diagnosed as having: A. antisocial personality disorder. B. schizophrenia. C. dissociative disorder. D. dysthymia.

A. frontal

PET scans illustrate reduced activation in the ____________ lobes of a murderer's cortex. A. frontal B. parietal C. temporal D. occipital

D. are at increased risk for antisocial behavior.

Research via twin and adoption studies has indicated that biological relatives of those with antisocial personality disorder: A. have normal frontal lobe cognitive functions. B. are at decreased risk for antisocial behavior. C. have increased autonomic arousal when awaiting aversive events. D. are at increased risk for antisocial behavior.

A. dissociative identity disorder

Researchers have suggested _____ may be associated with the role playing of fantasy-prone patients in response to the leading questions of therapists. A. dissociative identity disorder B. bipolar disorder C. obsessive-compulsive disorder D. agoraphobia

anorexia

Rowena is a 15-year-old adolescent who has become shockingly thin. She barely eats and, when she does, she compensates by exercising excessively. Rowena is MOST likely suffering from _____ nervosa.

A. dissociative identity

The experience of a "fugue state" is indicative of a(n) ________ disorder. A. dissociative identity B. panic C. obsessive-compulsive D. mood

D. Personality

_____________ disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns traits that impair social functioning. A. Psychotic B. Neurotic C. Mood D. Personality

antisocial personality disorder

a personality disorder in which a person exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members; may be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist

fugue state

a sudden loss of memory or change in identity, often in response to an overwhelmingly stressful situation

binge eating disorder

an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively

C. bulimia.

Belinda appears to be a typical 14-year-old. She socializes with her friends and spends her time listening to music and watching movies. Unknown to her parents and friends, Belinda will sometimes binge on large amounts of food and then either vomit or use laxatives to purge herself of the extra calories. Belinda MOST likely suffers from: A. binge-eating disorder. B. depression. C. bulimia. D. anorexia.

A. antisocial personality disorder.

Bobby stole money from the local grocery store on the corner to buy beer. He later assaulted a 72-year-old woman and stole her purse. In the alley, he dumped the purse, went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee, and proceeded to take the train over to the south side. On the train, someone stepped on his shoes, and Bobby threw the hot coffee in the person's face and laughed. Bobby would be considered to have: A. antisocial personality disorder. B. bipolar disorder. C. schizophrenia. D. dissociative disorder.

D. narcissistic personality

People with a(n) ______________ disorder have a tendency to exaggerate their own importance. They do not accept criticism very well and are known to react with rage or shame. A. dissociative identity B. antisocial personality C. schizotypal personality D. narcissistic personality

B. avoidant

Personality disorders can be classified into three clusters. One cluster expresses anxiety, such as that exhibited in ______________ personality disorder. People with this personality disorder are so fearful of rejection that it predisposes them to withdraw from society. A. histrionic B. avoidant C. antisocial D. borderline