PSY 366 Quiz 4

Which of the following falls within the typical range for the onset of eating disorders?

• early childhood

• adolescence

• middle adulthood

• late adulthood

What is the primary characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

• self-induced vomiting

• eating non-nutrient substances

• repeated episodes of binge eating

• starving oneself

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.

• don't trust others enough to admit the truth.

• never feel hungry.

• are often at or near normal weight.

People diagnosed with anorexia who do not also binge eat or purge are generally less __________, when compared to those who exhibit these symptoms.

• comorbid

• depressed

• anxious

• self-obsessed

Assume that each of the following individuals has a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa. Which one of them is most likely to engage in an episode of binge eating at this point?

• Penelope, who is upset over failing two exams and just had an argument with her parents

• Farrah, who is wondering what will happen to her town now that a major employer has cut back on jobs

• Diane, who is watching television and feels sleepy as she listens to the reports of political polls

• Suchira, who just won a scholarship to the college she wanted to attend and is going out to celebrate

Ann has the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, the restricting type. What does this diagnosis mean to the team of professionals that is going to treat her?

• She rarely engages in bingeing or purging.

• Her personality characteristics have made it difficult to determine if she has a problem at all.

• She has a rare form of anorexia nervosa in which she is able to maintain her weight within five pounds of her expected weight.

• The treatments that can be used are limited to those that can address the underlying biological malfunctions responsible for the disorder.

Which of the following diagnoses is new to the DSM-5?

• binge-eating disorder

• pica

• rumination disorder

• bulimia nervosa

A researcher discussing the prevalence of eating disorders makes reference to what she says is a cohort effect for these disorders. What does this mean?

• Eating disorders tend to run in close-knit families.

• Women born after 1960 have a higher rate of bulimia nervosa than women born prior to 1960.

• Families that place a special emphasis on eating meals together have high rates of eating disorders.

• The frequency of eating disorders is strongly related to the rate among friends, especially in high school.

Which of the following is a reason frequently given by scientists to explain the much higher rate of eating disorders among females?

• Women are much more likely than men to base self-image on body image.

• Men are not concerned about appearance.

• Men do not have to be concerned about the cultural image of good looks.

• Women do not tend to judge men based on appearance.

An inaccurate perception of body size and shape is known as

• anorexia.

• distorted self image.

• distorted body image.

• bulimia.