Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding the cause is anorexia is TRUE?

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Anorexia is considered to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While there may be a genetic predisposition, environmental factors such as social and cultural pressure to conform to certain body standards, traumatic life events, and psychological issues such as body dysmorphia and anxiety can contribute to the development of anorexia. However, the exact cause of anorexia cannot be determined as it is a complex condition with multiple potential factors at play.

Question 2

Discuss current trends and the reasons for cigarette smoking among adolescents and emerging adults.

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Question 3

Which of the following are the easiest changes for school-based weight programs to create among students?

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Changes in TV watching are the easiest changes for school-based weight programs to create among students because it is a behavior that is often within the control of the student and can be easily modified.

Question 4

Although most U.S.adolescent girls have been on a diet at some point,only what percentage develop anorexia nervosa?

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Although many adolescent girls have dieted, only a very small percentage (less than 1%) develop anorexia nervosa.

Question 5

Donatella has an eating disorder in which she consumes large amounts of food and then purges,making herself vomit to get rid of the calories.Donatella suffers from

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Donatella exhibits the symptoms of bulimia nervosa, as she has episodes of binge eating followed by purging. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a fear of gaining weight and restriction of food intake, while bulimarexia and pica are not recognized eating disorders in the DSM-5.

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding adolescents with multiple problems is NOT true?

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As of now, research suggests that as many as 10 to 15 percent of the adolescent population in the United States have serious,multiple-problem behaviors, but not as high as 25 percent.

Question 7

Schools can help in reducing the number of overweight children and adolescents by doing all of the following EXCEPT

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Weighing children and posting their weights in a public place can lead to stigmatization and bullying, which can actually contribute to an increase in weight rather than a decrease. The other options - promoting obesity prevention programs, providing healthy snacks, and eliminating soda vending machines - are all effective strategies for reducing childhood obesity.

Question 8

Being overweight has socioemotional effects that include

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Question 9

Describe the three components of the biopsychosocial approach to adolescent problems.

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Question 10

List the risk factors for alcohol abuse among adolescents.

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Question 11

Andrea is extremely fearful of gaining weight.Although she is 20 pounds underweight,she believes that she is fat,and she weighs and measures herself several times each day.Andrea most likely suffers from

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Andrea's fear of gaining weight, despite being underweight, and her excessive weighing and measuring of herself are symptoms commonly associated with anorexia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa involves cycling between binge-eating and purging behaviors, while obsessive-compulsive disorder involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Body-dysmorphic disorder involves an intense preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects in one's appearance.

Question 12

Discuss current trends in alcohol use by adolescents and emerging adults and describe the consequences of drinking.

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Question 13

Which personality characteristic has been associated with anorexia?

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Perfectionism is a personality characteristic commonly associated with anorexia nervosa. Individuals with anorexia tend to have high standards for themselves and may feel a strong need to control their environment and their body size and shape. They may also be excessively self-critical and have a fear of failure. These traits are often linked to the development and maintenance of anorexia.

Question 14

Describe three major sources of stress for adolescents and emerging adults.

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Question 15

Compare and contrast problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping.

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Question 16

Researchers have determined that,compared to clinical approaches,school-based programs aimed at reducing the number of overweight adolescents are

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Question 17

What are some ways adolescents and emerging adults can deal more effectively with stress and increase their coping?

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Question 18

Which of the following statements about anorexics and bulimics is TRUE?

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All of these choices are true. Anorexics typically control their eating by restricting it, while bulimics often binge eat and then use purging techniques to try to rid themselves of the excess calories. Both groups are preoccupied with food and may have disordered thoughts about eating, and both groups often exhibit perfectionistic tendencies.

Question 19

Adolescent researcher Joy Dryfoos has identified three common components of successful programs for preventing or reducing adolescent problems: early identification and intervention,intensive individualized attention,and

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Community-wide, multiagency collaborative programs are important because they involve not only schools, but also various community organizations and agencies, such as law enforcement and mental health professionals. This approach increases the likelihood of reaching a greater number of adolescents and families, and creates a network of support and resources that can be accessed in a coordinated and effective way.

Question 20

The four problems that affect the largest number of adolescents are sexual problems,juvenile delinquency,drug abuse,and

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Quiz 13: Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood