Deck 8: Body Image

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which people with binge eating disorder differ from obese people?

A)People with binge eating disorder are less likely to have depression.
B)People with binge eating disorder have more fluctuations in weight.
C)Treatment programs for people with binge eating disorder should place more emphasis on patterns of eating and less emphasis on dieting.
D)People with binge eating disorder have recurrent episodes of binging.

Answer 1

People with binge eating disorder are less likely to have depression.

Question 2

Julia consumes huge meals throughout the day and then hits the gym for hours of exercise each night.Which type of eating disorder does Julia most likely have?

A)binge eating disorder
B)purging type bulimia nervosa
C)nonpurging type bulimia nervosa
D)muscle dysmorphia

Answer 2

nonpurging type bulimia nervosa

Question 3

In sports, women who have the least risk of eating disorders are those who compete in

A)elite sports that emphasize muscle strength.
B)nonelite sports that do not emphasize leanness.
C)elite sports that emphasize leanness.
D)nonelite sports that emphasize leanness.

Answer 3

nonelite sports that do not emphasize leanness.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders is FALSE?

A)Eating disorders are more prevalent where food is abundant.
B)The frequency of eating disorders in a society appears directly related to rates of dieting.
C)Eating disorders are mainly found in Western developed countries.
D)In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined.

Question 5

Men appear to report dieting for reasons different from those of women.Which of the following is NOT true with regard to men and dieting?

A)Men are shape oriented rather than weight oriented.
B)Men usually diet for a specific reason, such as sports performance.
C)Men focus on the upper body rather than the lower body.
D)Men hope to improve their appearance to advance in the workplace.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about ethnicity and body image is FALSE?

A)White males appear to engage in more extreme weight loss strategies and binge eating than do non-White males.
B)Black men report more positive body image than White men.
C)White, Asian, and Hispanic women report similar concerns regarding body dissatisfaction, dieting, and pressure to be thin.
D)Native Americans report slightly greater body image concerns than White men.

Question 7

Individuals in sports that place a higher emphasis on leanness to enhance performance or appearance have a greater risk of developing an eating disorder.Which of the following is NOT one of these higher-risk sports?

A)dancing
B)soccer
C)horse racing
D)wrestling

Question 8

Which of the following statements about eating disorders and puberty is FALSE?

A)By sixth grade, twice as many girls as boys consider themselves fat.
B)Boys are likely to be dissatisfied with their upper-body image during puberty.
C)Male body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.
D)Female body fat naturally increases during puberty in response to hormones.

Question 9

________ is a reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.

A)Calorie restriction
B)Dieting
C)Purging
D)Disordered eating

Question 10

A person who perceives himself as insufficiently muscular in appearance, regardless of actual muscle size, is said to have

A)bulimia nervosa.
B)excessive exercise disorder.
C)binge eating disorder.
D)muscle dysmorphia.

Question 11

Grooming products are increasingly becoming more acceptable for males, as advertisers use product names that suggest ________ to attract males.

A)love
B)sex
C)power
D)money

Question 12

Individuals with eating disorders share many of the same thought patterns as people with which condition?

A)alcoholism
B)depression
C)drug addiction
D)schizophrenia

Question 13

All of the following are standards used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa EXCEPT

A)intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.
B)refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for age and height.
C)amenorrhea.
D)lack of appetite.

Question 14

Eating disorders are most likely to develop during which stage of life?

A)childhood
B)early twenties
C)adolescence
D)middle age

Question 15

Which organization sets the standards for diagnosing eating disorders?

A)Centers for Disease Control
B)American Medical Association
C)American Psychiatric Association
D)World Health Organization

Question 16

Which of the following disorders has been recognized as a psychological disturbance that is associated with obesity?

A)binge eating disorder
B)muscle dysmorphia
C)activity disorder
D)bulimia

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the most serious long-term side effects of severe calorie restriction in women?

A)osteoporosis
B)memory loss
C)scoliosis
D)amenorrhea

Question 18

Although men diet, they do so for different reasons than females do.Males tend to focus their attention on ________, whereas women focus on weight.

A)muscle
B)shape
C)strength
D)size

Question 19

Common thought patterns associated with eating disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

A)black-and-white thinking.
B)feelings of emptiness.
C)indifference to others' opinions.
D)a self-critical attitude.

Question 20

Inappropriate methods of keeping weight low associated with bulimia nervosa include all of the following EXCEPT

A)vomiting.
B)laxatives.
C)excessive exercise.
D)extremely low food intake.

Question 21

Kim has noticed her teeth have become extremely sensitive to both hot and cold foods.She is bothered by frequent heartburn, and antacids do not seem to help.Which eating disorder does Kim most likely have?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)body dysmorphic disorder
C)binge eating disorder
D)bulimia nervosa

Question 22

Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of eating disorders is FALSE?

A)In women, the return of regular menstruation is a part of recovery.
B)All of the associated medical conditions are reversible.
C)A person is considered recovered when weight is restored to within 15 percent of recommended weight.
D)In men, the return to a normal testosterone level is a part of recovery.

Question 23

Names for the disorder in which one perceives one's muscle size to be significantly different from reality can include all of the following EXCEPT

A)muscle obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)body dysmorphic disorder.
C)muscle dysmorphia.
D)bigorexia.

Question 24

During puberty, girls' body fat naturally increases in a normal response to female hormones.

Question 25

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa?

A)dry, cold, discolored skin
B)bloated abdomen and constipation
C)decreased sex drive
D)high blood pressure

Question 26

Studies show that viewing media images of thin women does not affect women's satisfaction with their own body size.

Question 27

The most important part of treating eating disorders, aside from weight gain for severely anorexic patients, is

A)nutritional education.
B)social involvement.
C)psychotherapy.
D)cultural analysis.

Question 28

Rachel purges her food after meals.She can expect all of the following health effects EXCEPT

A)electrolyte imbalances leading to irregular rhythms of the heart.
B)erosion of tooth enamel from stomach acid.
C)activation of starvation mode, shutting down all unnecessary activity.
D)inflammation of the esophagus, which appears as heartburn.

Question 29

Scott uses exercise to gain a sense of control and accomplishment.He continues to exercise even though he has extreme tendinitis in his knees.Scott most likely has what disorder?

A)activity disorder
B)muscle dysmorphia
C)muscle obsessive disorder
D)body dysmorphic disorder

Question 30

What condition carries the highest death rate of all psychiatric diagnoses?

A)bulimia nervosa
B)depression
C)bipolar disorder
D)anorexia nervosa

Question 31

Which of the following statements about activity disorder is FALSE?

A)Activity disorder is more common among women than men.
B)The signs and symptoms of activity disorder often resemble those of anorexia and bulimia.
C)In activity disorder, exercise is used to gain a sense of control, to maintain self-esteem, and to soothe emotions.
D)People with perfectionist tendencies may be more susceptible to activity disorder.

Question 32

Which is a complication resulting from anorexia nervosa that is considered irreversible?

A)muscle weakness
B)slow or irregular heartbeats
C)bone loss
D)swollen legs

Question 33

Which of the following statements about body dysmorphic disorder is FALSE?

A)It is characterized by a preoccupation with a defect in appearance.
B)The preoccupation can be about a wholly imagined defect or an exaggerated concern about a slight defect.
C)The preoccupation causes significant distress.
D)A person who suffers from this disorder will seek out relationships or social situations in order to stop thinking about his or her appearance.

Question 34

Culture has a direct effect on your body image.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a first sign of the female athlete triad?

A)exercise-related stress fracture
B)decrease in performance
C)avoiding social situations
D)muscle injury

Question 36

A group of health care providers-including physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, and nurses-who work together to ensure that all areas of an eating disorder patient's health are addressed is called a ________ team.

A)multimodality
B)multidimensional
C)multitypical
D)multifaceted

Question 37

In general, men are more satisfied with their body size and appearance than women.

Question 38

The feminist movement has attempted to free women from their obsession with the body.

Question 39

Which eating disorder is most associated with electrolyte imbalances?

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)binge eating disorder
D)muscle dysmorphia

Question 40

The female athlete triad is composed of three conditions, in the following order:

A)disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis.
B)osteoporosis, disordered eating, amenorrhea.
C)energy imbalance, osteoporosis, amenorrhea.
D)overexertion, osteoporosis, disordered eating.

Question 41

Eating disorders appear to become less prevalent when food has taken on the roles of fun, comfort, and control.

Question 42

The risk of athletes developing an eating disorder appears to be the greatest for athletes competing at elite levels.

Question 43

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are both classified as psychiatric disorders.

Question 44

People with bulimia are extremely underweight.

Question 45

The terms disordered eating and eating disorder both describe the same behavior.

Question 46

Men are increasingly drawn into the world of beauty and appearance.

Question 47

Today's male models have trimmer waists than in the past.

Question 48

Parents and coaches can directly or indirectly encourage eating disorders by commenting on improved performance or image with decreased weight.

Question 49

Females have the same rates of eating disorders as males.

Question 50

Gay men appear to have the same rates of eating disorders as heterosexual men.

Question 51

Binge-eating disorder is associated with the regular use of inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting and laxative abuse.

Question 52

As a result of anorexia nervosa, the brain can actually decrease in size because of decreased blood flow.

Question 53

Studies have shown that Black women are less satisfied with their appearance than White women.

Question 54

The roles of depression and anxiety may be important in eating disorders.

Question 55

Today's
G.I.Joe action figure has a build that most men could not attain without the use of anabolic steroids.

Question 56

Sports may be a protective factor for eating disorders by allowing women and men to focus on how their body performs, rather than on how it looks.

Question 57

Lesbians appear to have the same rates of eating disorders as heterosexual women.

Question 58

People with binge-eating disorders eat much more slowly than normal in order to savor all their food.

Question 59

Most people with anorexia are truly obsessed with food.

Question 60

White males engage in more extreme weight-loss strategies and binge eating than non-White males.

Question 61

The word ________ is of Greek origin and means "lack of appetite."

Question 62

Muscle dysmorphia may be related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 63

Eating disorders are chronic illnesses.

Question 64

Calorie restriction and low calcium intake in the teens and early twenties will not affect long-term bone density if stopped prior to age 25.

Question 65

Antidepressants appear to be very beneficial during the weight-gain phase of anorexia treatment, but not during the weight-maintenance phase.

Question 66

Unrealistic media messages about a super-sized body can lead to a condition known as muscle ________, which involves a perception of one's muscle size that is significantly different from reality.

Question 67

People who have body dysmorphic disorder only perceive a fault in the size of their muscles.

Question 68

Anorexia nervosa in men causes testosterone levels, sex drive, and testicle size to decrease.

Question 69

The eating disorder in which an individual shows binge eating behavior without the vomiting or purging of bulimia is called ________.

Question 70

One way to counteract unhealthy attitudes is to resist cultural messages and become active in changing them.

Question 71

Abnormal eating patterns that may not fit the rigid diagnostic rules for anorexia or bulimia but have an effect on quality of life are classified as ________.These behaviors can include vomiting, laxatives, excessive weight loss, diuretics, or diet pills.

Question 72

Bulimia nervosa is associated more with electrolyte imbalance than with the starvation cycle.

Question 73

Embarrassment is one of the most common reasons for individuals wanting a tattoo removed.

Question 74

Eating disorders are most likely to develop during ________.

Question 75

The eating disorder known as ________ is marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain normal body weight.

Question 76

The eating disorder known as ________ carries the highest death rate of all psychiatric diagnoses.

Question 77

Today, those who are close to an individual with an eating disorder have a hard time recognizing it because dieting, exercise, and food preoccupation have become an accepted part of our culture.

Question 78

The eating disorder known as ________ involves repeated episodes of binge eating, usually followed by purging in the form of self-induced vomiting, misuse of diuretics or laxatives, excessive exercise, or fasting.

Question 79

Female body fat naturally ________ during puberty in response to hormones.

Question 80

A(n) ________ is defined as a disturbance in eating behavior that jeopardizes physical and psychological health.