Psychopathology Quiz 9

All of the following statements are true about anorexia nervosa except:

Individuals with anorexia usually have a childhood history of antisocial behavior

Which of the following can co-exist with anorexia nervosa?

depression ??

Anorexia nervosa is more commonly seen in men than women.

false

For the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa to be made, binge eating must occur at least twice a week for one month.

false

Most persons with bulimia tend to wear several layers of bulky clothing in order to keep their body warm and conceal their extreme thinness.

false??

The development of eating disorders seems related to one major stressful episode that is evaluated as related to the cause of eating difficulties.

false??

Current studies suggest that an individual's judgment about their body image are influenced by cognitive, affective, cultural and attitudinal variables.

true

During the current episode of binge eating-purging type of anorexia nervosa, the individual regularly engages in binge eating or purging behavior, for example self-induced vomiting, or misuse of laxatives, enemas, or diuretics.

true??