Question 1

Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of bulimia nervosa but not binge eating disorder?&#10;A) Recurrent episodes of overeating&#10;B) Persistent preoccupation with overeating&#10;C) Compensatory behaviours such as vomiting or excessive exercise&#10;D) Strong desire or craving to eat

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives to prevent weight gain, which is not a characteristic of binge eating disorder.

Question 2

Which eating disorder has the lowest prevalence?&#10;A) Anorexia nervosa&#10;B) Bulimia nervosa&#10;C) Binge eating disorder&#10;D) Eating disorder not otherwise specified

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa has the lowest prevalence among the options listed. While eating disorders are relatively common, anorexia nervosa is less prevalent than bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS), which encompasses a range of eating issues that do not meet the strict criteria for anorexia or bulimia.

Question 3

Dissatisfaction with one's own body shape and aspirations to be thinner ('drive for thinness') are&#8230;.&#10;A) Symptoms, but not ultimate causes, of eating disorders&#10;B) Ultimate causes, but not symptoms, of eating disorders&#10;C) Unrelated to eating disorders&#10;D) Both symptoms and ultimate causes of eating disorders

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Excessive concern with body weight and shape is a reliable predictor of&#8230;&#10;A) The onset of eating disorder symptoms&#10;B) The current severity of eating disorder symptoms&#10;C) Recurrence of eating disorder symptoms after treatment&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Excessive concern with body weight and shape is a significant factor in the onset, severity, and recurrence of eating disorder symptoms, making it a reliable predictor across all these stages.

Question 5

How do patients with anxiety disorders typically respond to the sight and smell of food?&#10;A) Fear&#10;B) Depression&#10;C) Impulsivity&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Patients with anxiety disorders may respond to the sight and smell of food with fear due to concerns about its effects on their body or health, rather than depression or impulsivity, which are not directly related to sensory perceptions of food in the context of anxiety disorders.

Question 6

Poor emotion regulation is seen in&#8230;.&#10;A) Patients with anorexia nervosa and their close family members&#10;B) Patients with anorexia nervosa, but not their close family members&#10;C) Patients with binge eating disorder and their close family members&#10;D) Patients with binge eating disorder, but not their close family members

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that poor emotion regulation is observed in patients with anorexia nervosa and can also be seen in their close family members, suggesting a potential familial or environmental influence.

Question 7

According to Fairburn's (1999) theory, perfectionism and inflexibility are closely associated with which eating disorder?&#10;A) Anorexia nervosa&#10;B) Binge eating disorder&#10;C) Bulimia nervosa&#10;D) Eating disorder not otherwise specified

Accepted Answer

Fairburn's (1999) theory particularly associates perfectionism and inflexibility with anorexia nervosa, highlighting these traits as key psychological factors in the development and maintenance of the disorder.

Question 8

What is the most effective psychological therapy for bulimia nervosa?&#10;A) Family therapy&#10;B) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy&#10;C) Psychodynamic psychotherapy&#10;D) Cue exposure therapy

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is considered the most effective psychological treatment for bulimia nervosa. It focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors related to eating, body image, and self-esteem.

Question 9

What is the most effective psychological therapy for anorexia nervosa?&#10;A) Family therapy&#10;B) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy&#10;C) Psychodynamic psychotherapy&#10;D) Cue exposure therapy

Accepted Answer

Family therapy is considered the most effective psychological therapy for anorexia nervosa, especially for adolescents living with their families. It involves family members in the treatment process to support the patient's recovery.

Question 10

What is the typical duration of family therapy for anorexia nervosa?&#10;A) Up to one month&#10;B) 3-6 months&#10;C) 9-12 months&#10;D) More than one year

Accepted Answer

Family therapy for anorexia nervosa typically spans 9-12 months, allowing sufficient time for addressing complex interpersonal dynamics and facilitating recovery.

Deck 10: Eating Disorders