Question 1

According to Garfinkel's analysis of bulimia nervosa, ________ is the essential diagnostic criterion and represents the core psychopathology of bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Garfinkel's analysis of bulimia nervosa identifies a morbid fear of fat as the essential diagnostic criterion and the core psychopathology of the disorder. This intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat drives the cycle of binge eating and compensatory behaviors characteristic of bulimia nervosa.

Question 2

The term "bulimia" means:

Accepted Answer

The term "bulimia" comes from the Greek words "bous" meaning "ox" and "limos" meaning "hunger", so it means "ox-like hunger".

Question 3

Death rates for anorexics are ________ than those for the general population.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, the death rates for anorexics are 10 times greater than those for the general population. This is due to a variety of factors, including the dangerous physical effects of severe starvation and the psychological impact of having an eating disorder. Early intervention and treatment are essential for reducing the risk of mortality in individuals with anorexia.

Question 4

According to new longitudinal research, the death rate for people with anorexia nervosa is _________________ the general population.

Accepted Answer

The death rate for people with anorexia nervosa is 5 times greater than the general population, according to longitudinal studies. This highlights the severe health risks associated with this eating disorder.

Question 5

Cynthia has been engaging in anorexic behaviours for years. At 5'3, her highest weight was 140 pounds; she currently weighs 96 pounds. As her weight has continued to drop, Cynthia has experienced a boost in her:

Accepted Answer

Anorexia is often associated with a distorted body image and control issues. A person with anorexia may feel a sense of accomplishment and self-worth when they restrict their food intake and see their weight drop. Therefore, it's likely that Cynthia is experiencing a boost in self-esteem as her weight drops. There is no evidence to suggest that anorexia can improve mood or sleep, and in fact, it can have negative impacts on both. Additionally, metabolism may slow down as the body enters into starvation mode.

Question 6

Steiger and colleagues found that binge episodes in bulimics tended to be preceded by poorer than average:

Accepted Answer

Steiger and colleagues' research indicates that binge episodes in bulimics are often preceded by not just one specific factor, but a combination of poorer than average social experiences, self-concepts, and moods.

Question 7

As documented in Canadian studies of trends in eating disorders (e.g., Courbasson et al., 2005), there is growing concern about the increasing rate of co-occurring eating disorders and _________.

Accepted Answer

Canadian studies have documented a growing concern about the increasing rate of co-occurring eating disorders and substance-related disorders. This suggests that individuals with eating disorders may also struggle with substance abuse, and highlights the importance of addressing both issues in treatment.

Question 8

Self-harm among young women is associated with:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Self-harm among young women is associated with:
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Question 9

Which of the following items would be found on the "Ineffectiveness" subscale of the Eating Disorders Inventory?

Accepted Answer

The "Ineffectiveness" subscale focuses on feelings of inadequacy and not feeling enough, which is reflected in the statement "I feel empty inside, emotionally."

Question 10

Prior to the onset of bulimia, sufferers often

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa typically develops in individuals who are overweight and have been dieting. This is because restrictive dieting can lead to a loss of control around food, which can trigger episodes of binge eating and purging. While anorexia nervosa and suicide attempts may co-occur with bulimia nervosa, they are not necessarily predictors of onset. Higher than normal levels of serotonin are not typically associated with bulimia nervosa.

Question 11

Epidemiological research conducted in Canada suggests that bingeing behaviour is best characterized as being:

Accepted Answer

The question mentions that bingeing behaviour can be best characterized as being along a continuum. This implies that bingeing is not a discrete, categorical behavior nor can it be described solely by a cut-off point of two episodes a week.

Question 12

Steiger and colleagues found that ______________ have higher levels of interpersonal sensitivity and criticize themselves after negative social interactions.

Accepted Answer

Steiger and colleagues found that individuals with bulimia nervosa (bulimics) tend to have higher levels of interpersonal sensitivity and are more likely to criticize themselves following negative social interactions.

Question 13

The DSM-5 categorizes bulimia nervosa as

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 categorizes bulimia nervosa as a distinct eating disorder separate from anorexia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by attempts to compensate for the overeating, such as vomiting or using laxatives.

Question 14

Canadian researchers Lambe and associates found in a recent study of participants with anorexia nervosa that _________ were restored after recover although ________ were not.

Accepted Answer

The study found that white-matter volumes were restored after recovery, while grey-matter volumes were not.

Question 15

Self-harm is associated with eating disorders and is more common in people with:

Accepted Answer

Self-harm is often impulsive behavior, making high levels of impulsivity more closely associated with it. While stress could be a contributing factor, it is not necessarily correlated with self-harm. Pain tolerance is not a determining factor as self-harm is often a coping mechanism and not a desire for pain.

Question 16

Bulimia is a Greek word meaning

Accepted Answer

Bulimia is derived from the Greek word "boulimia," where "bous" means ox and "limos" means hunger, translating to "ox hunger." This term historically referred to extreme hunger but is now used to describe a psychological eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Question 17

What diagnosis is most appropriate for Kristi? Her weight is stable but she reports that, several times a week, she "loses control" and "stuffs her face" eating lots of cookies and ice cream, then throws up by tickling her throat.

Accepted Answer

Kristi meets the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa, as she engages in recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (in this case, purging by tickling her throat) and experiences a lack of control over her eating during these episodes. Kristi's weight being stable does not rule out a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa.

Question 18

A Canadian study (Goldstein et al., 2009)of first-year students showed that _____ had engaged in at least one act of intentional self-harm.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) 3/10, as the study by Goldstein et al. (2009) found that 3 out of 10 first-year students had engaged in at least one act of intentional self-harm.

Question 19

The most common self-injury behaviours in a Canadian youth study by Nixon et al. (2008)were:

Accepted Answer

The study by Nixon et al. (2008) found that cutting, scratching, and self-hitting were the most common self-injury behaviours in Canadian youth. Therefore, option D, "All of the above," is the best choice.

Question 20

Which of the following has been identified as a strong risk factor for engaging in intentional self-harm?

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders involving dramatic and erratic symptoms, such as borderline personality disorder, have been strongly linked to engaging in intentional self-harm. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders and not primary risk factors for intentional self-harm. A personality disorder involving psychotic symptoms may increase the risk of self-harm, but not as strongly as personality disorders involving dramatic and erratic symptoms.

Quiz 10: Eating Disorders