Question 1

Disturbed eating patterns in "eating conditions not elsewhere classified" includes which characteristic behavior?

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Question 2

Approximately what percentage of women in weight-control programs have binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that approximately 20-40 percent of women in weight-control programs have binge-eating disorder.

Question 3

For the past three months, Bess has eaten large quantities of high-calorie foods a couple of times a week. What other symptoms must she show to be diagnosed with bulimia?

Accepted Answer

To be diagnosed with bulimia, Bess must also exhibit a negative body image and engage in compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise, to prevent weight gain after binge eating.

Question 4

Kobe is concerned about his younger brother taking anabolic steroids. As he researches this potentially fatal behavior, he will find that ____ percent of boys between the ages of 15 and 18 have taken these drugs to gain more muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

4 percent of boys between the ages of 15 and 18 have taken anabolic steroids to gain more muscle mass.

Question 5

A bulimic woman is more likely to respond to stress by saying ____.

Accepted Answer

Bulimic individuals often use purging as a maladaptive coping mechanism to deal with stress and emotional distress, believing it provides relief.

Question 6

What is one reason that most adolescent girls give for dieting and concern over their bodies?

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Question 7

In a lecture on eating disorders, Professor Lublin noted that binge-eating has been classified as disorder characterized by consumption of large amounts of food over a short period of time and accompanied by feelings of paranoia, but like bulimia, the episodes are generally followed by use of compensatory behaviors like vomiting or fasting. Which of Professor Lublin's statements in accurate?

Accepted Answer

Binge-eating disorder is indeed characterized by the consumption of large amounts of food in a short period of time. However, unlike bulimia, it is not typically followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or fasting, and feelings of paranoia are not a recognized symptom of binge-eating disorder.

Question 8

Belle has bulimia and Amanda has anorexia. Outcome studies suggest that ____.

Accepted Answer

Outcome studies suggest that individuals with bulimia have a better prognosis than those with anorexia. This is because individuals with bulimia tend to seek treatment earlier and have fewer physical complications compared to those with anorexia. Additionally, individuals with bulimia tend to have a more varied diet and are less likely to experience severe malnutrition.

Question 9

Who would diagnostically fit the DSM-5 category of "eating conditions not elsewhere classified"?

Accepted Answer

Claudia fits the category because her symptoms do not meet the frequency criteria for Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder, which require binge eating and compensatory behaviors to occur at least once a week for three months.

Question 10

A common complication of bulimia nervosa is ____.

Accepted Answer

Erosion of tooth enamel is a common complication of bulimia nervosa due to frequent episodes of vomiting, which exposes teeth to stomach acid.

Question 11

What is one way in which bulimia nervosa is similar to binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Both bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder involve episodes of eating large amounts of food, often in secret, which can include eating alone due to feelings of shame or embarrassment.

Question 12

Individuals with bulimia nervosa may also have symptoms of ____.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with bulimia nervosa often experience depressive disorders, as mood disturbances are commonly associated with eating disorders.

Question 13

The DSM-5 does not recognize ____ as an eating disorder despite its devastating medical and psychological consequences.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 does not recognize obesity as an eating disorder. While obesity can have negative medical and psychological effects, it is not classified as an eating disorder in the DSM-5. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorders not otherwise specified are recognized eating disorders in the DSM-5.

Question 14

Which group would be content with a larger amount of body fat?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that lesbian females may have a more positive body image and may be more content with a larger amount of body fat compared to heterosexual females, who often face societal pressures to conform to thinner body ideals.

Question 15

Who would be most likely to express the most concern over body size and appearance and most likely to exhibit disturbed eating patterns?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that gay men are more likely to express concern over body size and appearance and exhibit disturbed eating patterns compared to their straight counterparts. This is often attributed to cultural and social pressures within some segments of the gay community that emphasize physical appearance.

Question 16

Which woman has the best prognosis for recovery from binge eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for binge eating disorder, according to research. Medications, surgery, and other interventions may be helpful in some cases, but CBT is generally considered the first-line treatment. Therefore, Darlene, who is being treated with CBT, has the best prognosis for recovery from binge eating disorder.

Question 17

A 2007 APA Task Force study found that television, music videos, lyrics, magazines, and advertising ____ women.

Accepted Answer

The 2007 APA Task Force study found that these media forms often sexualize women, contributing to the objectification and portrayal of women in a sexual manner.

Question 18

The lifetime prevalence of anorexia nervosa among 20-year-old females is ____.

Accepted Answer

The lifetime prevalence of anorexia nervosa among young females is generally estimated to be around 0.8 percent.

Question 19

When assessing male and female perceptions of their bodies, research by Arcelus et al. (2013) found that ____.

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Question 20

Individuals with binge-eating disorder may also have symptoms of which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with binge-eating disorder often experience symptoms of major depressive disorder, such as feelings of sadness, guilt, and low self-esteem.

Quiz 9: Eating Disorders