Deck 15: Eating Disorders

Question 1

The DSM-IV identifies which of the following as a symptom of bulimia?

A) self-imposed starvation
B) episodes of binge eating
C) chewing and spitting out one's food
D) undervaluation of weight and shape on self-worth

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The most recent studies indicate a prevalence rate of about _____ for bulimia among young females.

A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 9%
D) 12%

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What are the most common causes of death associated with anorexia?

A) cardiac arrest and liver failure
B) liver failure and stroke
C) stroke and suicide
D) cardiac arrest and suicide

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Eating disorder prevention programs produce the largest benefits if offered to _____.

A) low-risk, female-only groups whose participants are under the age of 15
B) high-risk, male and female mixed groups whose participants are under the age of 18
C) high-risk, female-only groups whose participants are over the age of 15
D) high-risk, female-only groups whose participants are under the age of 18

Question 5

Bulimia is characterized by _____.

A) quicker rates of recovery than anorexia
B) lower rates of partial and full recovery than anorexia
C) rare instances of self-esteem and anxiety issues after recovery
D) rare instances of ongoing body image issues after recovery

Question 6

Anorexia and bulimia have been associated with low levels of _____.

A) epinephrine
B) dopamine
C) serotonin
D) prolactin

Question 7

Which statement about anorexia is correct?

A) Very few individuals with anorexia migrate into bulimia.
B) Anorexia has the most protracted course of all the eating disorders.
C) Relapse rates for anorexia are relatively low.
D) Those who recover from anorexia rarely have to contend with psychosomatic symptoms.

Question 8

Females account for the majority of the cases of anorexia and bulimia worldwide.

Question 9

Binge eating disorder affects a far greater number of females than males.

Question 10

Women with eating disorders who become pregnant face an elevated risk for miscarriage.

Question 11

Epidemiologic studies are believed to underestimate the actual numbers of people affected by eating disorders.

Question 12

List four of the symptoms of anorexia nervosa as identified in the DSM-IV.

Question 13

What are believed to be the two major risk factors for developing anorexia and bulimia?

Question 14

What are the two main goals of effective eating disorder prevention programs?

Question 15

How do the symptoms of anorexia reported by young women in Hong Kong differ from those reported by young women in the United States?