Question 1

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANAD)states that symptoms of anorexia nervosa also include weighing what percentage less than what is expected for age and height.

A)10 percent
B)12 percent
C)15 percent
D)20 percent

15 percent

Accepted Answer

ANAD states that one of the symptoms of anorexia nervosa is weighing at least 15 percent less than what is expected for one's age and height.

Question 2

Three reasons given for the rising incidence of sexual addiction are increased affordability,easy access to sexual materials,and anonymity of the internet.

Accepted Answer

These factors contribute to the rising incidence of sexual addiction by making it easier for individuals to engage in and develop compulsive sexual behaviors without the traditional barriers or social stigma.

Question 3

Common characteristics of sexual addicts include all of the following except:&#10;A)Isolation&#10;B)Guilt&#10;C)Perfectionism&#10;D)Depression

Accepted Answer

Perfectionism is not commonly listed as a characteristic of sexual addiction. Sexual addiction is more typically associated with behaviors and feelings such as isolation, guilt, and depression, which stem from the secretive and compulsive nature of the addiction, as well as the societal and personal consequences that come with it.

Question 4

Easy access to credit and media messages has no impact on compulsive buyers to purchase goods.

Accepted Answer

Easy access to credit and media messages can significantly impact compulsive buyers by increasing their temptation and ability to make impulsive purchases, often exacerbating their buying behavior.

Question 5

Researchers have not found evidence that pathological gambling is related to changes in neuroadaptation,tolerance and withdrawal symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that pathological gambling is indeed related to changes in the brain, similar to those observed in substance addiction, including neuroadaptation, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms, indicating a biological basis for the disorder.

Question 6

Whether a substance or process addiction,the addiction interferes with a person's ability to&#10;A)Know oneself&#10;B)Know one's spirituality&#10;C)Know the world around oneself&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Addiction, whether substance or process, can interfere with various aspects of a person's life, including self-awareness, spirituality, and understanding of the world around them. This is because addiction often consumes a person's focus and resources, leading to neglect in these areas.

Question 7

Workaholism can be supported and even rewarded in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Many workplaces value high productivity and dedication, often rewarding employees who demonstrate these traits through workaholism with promotions, bonuses, and recognition, thereby supporting and even encouraging such behavior.

Question 8

In current studies of compulsive buying&#10;A)60% of clinical subjects are men&#10;B)80% of clinical subjects are women&#10;C)25% of clinical subjects between the ages of 16 and 35&#10;D)30% of clinical subjects are men

Accepted Answer

Recent studies on compulsive buying show that a significant majority of clinical subjects are women, with estimates around 80%.

Question 9

Multiple addictions are termed comorbidities.

Accepted Answer

Multiple addictions are often referred to as comorbidities, which means they occur together.

Question 10

People with eating disorders are preoccupied with&#10;A)Food and appearance&#10;B)Weight and control&#10;C)Assertiveness&#10;D)Both &#34;a&#34; and &#34;b&#34;

Accepted Answer

People with eating disorders often have a preoccupation with food, appearance, weight, and control, making both "a" and "b" correct choices.

Deck 3: Process Addictions