Question 1

Regarding eating disorders in men, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

The statement that men engaged in sports that require low body fat, such as wrestling, gymnastics, or cycling are less likely to develop eating disorders is false. In fact, men who participate in these sports are at an increased risk for developing eating disorders due to the emphasis placed on weight and body composition in these sports.

Question 2

The causes of anorexia and bulimia include

Accepted Answer

Anorexia and bulimia are complex disorders that have multiple causes, including all of the options listed. People with these disorders often have an exaggerated fear of gaining weight and can have distorted perceptions of their body size. Harmful messages in the media, such as promoting thinness as the ideal body type, can also contribute to the development of these disorders.

Question 3

Treatment for anorexia and bulimia include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Behavioral dieting with taste aversion therapy is not a standard treatment for bulimia. Standard treatments for bulimia typically focus on psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and may include medication, but not taste aversion therapy. Taste aversion therapy is a method that involves pairing the taste of a particular food with an unpleasant stimulus to create a conditioned aversion to that food, which is not a recommended approach for treating bulimia.

Question 4

Which of the following women tend to see themselves as "objects" that are evaluated by others and, thus, leads them to being more susceptible to trying to shape their bodies to the cultural idea of slimness through dieting?​

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women from Western cultures tend to see themselves as objects that are evaluated by others and are more susceptible to trying to shape their bodies to the cultural idea of slimness through dieting. This phenomenon is known as objectification theory. While there may be some variation within cultural groups, this is the trend observed in studies.

Question 5

Jarratt is above average in weight and is obsessed with thoughts of weight, food, and eating.As a result, he often feels guilt, shame, self-contempt, and anxiety that can only be reduced through purging the food from his body.Jarratt's behavior fits that of a person who is

Accepted Answer

Jarratt's behavior is reminiscent of bulimia nervosa, a type of eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by purging through means such as vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise. While his weight is mentioned, it is not specified that he meets the criteria for being overweight, let alone morbidly obese. Anorexia nervosa, on the other hand, involves severe self-imposed weight loss and restriction of food intake, whereas Jarratt engages in bingeing behavior.

Question 6

In Western cultures, many women learn to see themselves as​

Accepted Answer

Many women in Western cultures are socialized to view themselves as objects to be evaluated based on their appearance, attractiveness, and sex appeal. This objectification can lead to negative consequences such as body shame and low self-esteem.

Question 7

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. People engaged in sports, especially those that emphasize weight, appearance, or leanness, such as wrestling, gymnastics, and figure skating, are at higher risk for developing eating disorders.

Question 8

Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that require professional help to recover. They do not usually disappear on their own.

Question 9

Treatment for anorexia includes

Accepted Answer

All of these options are essential parts of treatment for anorexia. Medical intervention is necessary to restore weight and health, but it must be paired with therapy to address the underlying emotional conflicts that contribute to anorexia. Medications may be used in some cases, but therapy is typically the primary method of addressing these issues.

Question 10

More and more men are experiencing excessive worry about not being muscular enough, a condition known as

Accepted Answer

The condition described in the question is muscle dysmorphia, also known as "bigorexia" or reverse anorexia. It is a body dysmorphic disorder in which individuals become preoccupied with the belief that their body is not muscular enough, despite already being muscular or even excessively muscular. This can lead to excessive exercise, steroid use, and other dangerous behaviors. Acromegaly (A) is a medical condition caused by excessive growth hormone secretion, leading to excessive growth of bones and tissues. Physical myopia (C) is a term used to describe a lack of consideration for the long-term health consequences of physical activity. Kinesthetic dysplasia (D) is not a recognized medical or psychological condition.

Question 11

Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Most people suffering from eating disorders do not seek help on their own and often require intervention from others, such as family members, friends, or healthcare professionals.

Question 12

Which of the following is a primary result of Zellner, Harner, and Adler's study on the perception of ideal body weight by women?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a primary...

Question 13

In a study on preferred body shape, women with abnormal eating habits

Accepted Answer

Women with abnormal eating habits often have a distorted perception of their body shape, leading them to believe they are farther from their ideal weight compared to women with normal eating habits. This reflects issues with body image often associated with eating disorders.

Question 14

Regarding anorexia and bulimia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Recent research suggests that about 25% of individuals with anorexia and bulimia are male, meaning that more than likely more than 5% of the affected individuals are male.

Question 15

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

Accepted Answer

People with a binge eating disorder tend to gorge themselves with food, but they do not necessarily cause themselves to vomit, use laxatives, or diuretics to purge. In fact, many individuals with binge eating disorder struggle with weight gain and obesity.

Question 16

According to Zellner, Harner, and Adler's study of the perception of ideal body weight by women, which of the following women wanted to be thinner than what they thought men find attractive?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Zellner, Harner, and Adler's study...

Question 17

In the treatment of eating disorders, which type of therapy is most often used to change thinking patterns and beliefs about weight and body shape that perpetuate eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most commonly used treatment for eating disorders. CBT focuses on changing negative thoughts and beliefs about weight and body shape that maintain the eating disorder. It also helps individuals develop healthy coping skills and behaviors to improve their relationship with food and their body. Psychoanalytic therapy focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts and emotions and humanistic therapy emphasizes the importance of self-understanding and personal growth, but these approaches are not as effective in treating eating disorders. Systematic desensitization is a type of therapy used to treat anxiety disorders, it is not used to treat eating disorders.

Question 18

Teen girls who are described as "perfect" daughters, who are helpful, considerate, conforming, and obedient and who seem to be seeking perfect control in their lives by becoming perfectly slim are more likely to become

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that girls who exhibit perfectionist tendencies and seek control in their lives through weight control may be more likely to develop anorexia nervosa.

Question 19

The typical treatments for anorexia and bulimia include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Aversion therapy is not a common treatment for anorexia or bulimia. It involves pairing a negative stimulus with the behavior to be changed in order to create an aversion to that behavior. This approach is not typically used in treating eating disorders, which involve complex psychological and emotional factors. Instead, the focus is on changing attitudes and behaviors related to food and body image through counseling, therapy, and sometimes medication.

Question 20

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are serious health threatening problems that can lead to severe physical and mental health complications if left untreated. They are not a normal adolescent growth phase, not classified as psychotic behavior, and not just temporary side effects of dieting.

Quiz 10: Motivation and Emotion.

Regarding eating disorders in men, which of the following statements is FALSE?

The causes of anorexia and bulimia include

Treatment for anorexia and bulimia include all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following women tend to see themselves as "objects" that are evaluated by others and, thus, leads them to being more susceptible to trying to shape their bodies to the cultural idea of slimness through dieting?​

Jarratt is above average in weight and is obsessed with thoughts of weight, food, and eating.As a result, he often feels guilt, shame, self-contempt, and anxiety that can only be reduced through purging the food from his body.Jarratt's behavior fits that of a person who is

In Western cultures, many women learn to see themselves as​

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Treatment for anorexia includes

More and more men are experiencing excessive worry about not being muscular enough, a condition known as

Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is a primary result of Zellner, Harner, and Adler's study on the perception of ideal body weight by women?

In a study on preferred body shape, women with abnormal eating habits

Regarding anorexia and bulimia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?​

According to Zellner, Harner, and Adler's study of the perception of ideal body weight by women, which of the following women wanted to be thinner than what they thought men find attractive?

In the treatment of eating disorders, which type of therapy is most often used to change thinking patterns and beliefs about weight and body shape that perpetuate eating disorders?

Teen girls who are described as "perfect" daughters, who are helpful, considerate, conforming, and obedient and who seem to be seeking perfect control in their lives by becoming perfectly slim are more likely to become

The typical treatments for anorexia and bulimia include all of the following EXCEPT

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are

Which of the following women tend to see themselves as "objects" that are evaluated by others and, thus, leads them to being more susceptible to trying to shape their bodies to the cultural idea of slimness through dieting?

In Western cultures, many women learn to see themselves as

Regarding eating disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?