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.