Question 1

When Karen is feeling "down," she tends to binge on large amounts of junk food.Then,she either vomits or uses laxatives to rid herself of this food.Her family is unaware that Karen has an eating disorder because her weight is normal for her age.From these observations,it appears that Karen is suffering from

Accepted Answer

Karen's behavior of binge eating followed by purging is consistent with the symptoms of bulimia nervosa. While her weight may be normal, this does not rule out the presence of an eating disorder.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Excessive dieting and restriction of food intake actually increases the appetite in persons with anorexia nervosa, leading to episodes of binge eating and purging behavior.

Question 3

Gorging on food and then vomiting or taking laxatives to avoid gaining weight is called

Accepted Answer

Gorging on food and then vomiting or taking laxatives to avoid gaining weight is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa. Behavioral dieting involves changing behaviors related to food and exercise to lose weight in a healthy way, while fad dieting refers to following extreme or gimmicky diets that may not be sustainable or healthy. Anorexia nervosa is a disorder characterized by restricting food intake to maintain a low body weight.

Question 4

In order to lose weight using behavioral dieting,it is necessary to

Accepted Answer

Behavioral dieting involves making small, sustainable changes to one's eating habits over time, rather than completely overhauling them. This approach is more likely to lead to long-term weight loss success. The other options listed are not supported by research as effective methods for weight loss.

Question 5

Regarding dieting and weight loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

It is actually better to eat several small meals throughout the day, as this keeps the metabolism active and helps to burn more calories. Eating three large meals can actually cause the metabolism to slow down, which can make weight loss more difficult.

Question 6

Which of the following suggestions would NOT be helpful to include in a behavioral diet plan?

Accepted Answer

Fasting and restricting certain foods or food groups can be dangerous and promote disordered eating habits. It's important to focus on healthy, sustainable habits rather than quick fixes or extreme measures. All the other choices, A, B, and C, are helpful suggestions for a behavioral diet plan.

Question 7

Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is called

Accepted Answer

Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is a characteristic symptom of anorexia nervosa. Conditioned fasting refers to intentional fasting for religious or cultural reasons, while voluntary malnutrition may involve inadequate nutrient intake due to poverty or limited food access. Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors.

Question 8

Carlos is learning to weaken his personal eating cues as part of a program called

Accepted Answer

Weakening personal eating cues is a technique used in behavioral dieting. Self-selection feeding, yo-yo dieting, and rapid weight cycling do not involve this specific technique.

Question 9

One important technique of behavioral dieting is to

Accepted Answer

Setting a threshold for weight regain of around three pounds can help individuals stay accountable and prevent excessive weight gain before taking action to correct it. This technique allows for flexibility in dietary choices while still maintaining a sense of control and responsibility. The other options, such as ignoring caloric content, increasing snacking, and using biofeedback techniques, may not necessarily lead to sustained weight loss or healthy habits.

Question 10

Cassie begins implementing a routine in which she keeps track of her calories,uses learning techniques to control her eating habits,and starts exercising.We would say that Cassie has begun a

Accepted Answer

Cassie has begun a behavioral dieting program as she is keeping track of her calories, using learning techniques to control her eating habits, and starting to exercise. These are all common components of a behavioral approach to weight loss or management. The other options do not accurately describe Cassie's actions.

Question 11

Which of the following suggestions would NOT be helpful to include in a behavioral dieting plan?

Accepted Answer

Setting a goal of losing three to four pounds per week is not realistic or sustainable for most people and can lead to unhealthy behaviors and potential health risks. It's recommended to aim for 1-2 pounds of weight loss per week.

Question 12

Behavioral dieting includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Behavioral dieting involves incorporating healthy behaviors, such as exercise, keeping track of food intake with a diet diary, and monitoring calorie intake. Yo-yo dieting refers to a pattern of weight loss and weight gain that is not a specific behavior or action.

Question 13

All of the following are means of achieving a successful weight loss program using behavioral dieting EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback techniques are more commonly associated with stress reduction and managing physiological functions rather than directly influencing eating behaviors or weight loss. The other options (learning to weaken personal eating cues, counting calories, and exercise) are direct methods used in behavioral approaches to dieting and weight management.

Question 14

Individuals with bulimia suffer from which of the following health risks?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with bulimia can suffer from kidney damage and heart attacks due to electrolyte imbalances, tooth erosion and sore throat from frequent vomiting, as well as muscle spasms, hair loss, and swollen salivary glands. Therefore, all of the answer choices are health risks associated with bulimia.

Question 15

Amber is slightly above her normal weight.She feels that she has no control over her eating and often consumes large quantities of food in only an hour or so.Amber then either makes herself vomit or resorts to excessive exercise or fasting to prevent weight gain.From these observations,it appears that Amber is suffering from

Accepted Answer

Amber is exhibiting the typical symptoms of bulimia nervosa, which include binge eating followed by purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a fear of weight gain and restriction of food intake, whereas the taste aversion paradox and the behavioral dieting syndrome are not recognized diagnoses.

Question 16

Regarding dieting and weight loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Eating while distracted can often lead to overeating because you are not mindful of the amount of food you are consuming. It is best to focus on your meal and eat slowly to give your body time to recognize when it is full. The other statements are generally true and recommended for healthy eating habits and weight loss.

Question 17

Tanya's parents describe Tanya as the perfect daughter,considerate,obedient,and helpful.Recently,they have noticed that she has lost a considerable amount of weight,is obsessed with dieting and relentless exercise.Although her parents have told her that she has lost enough weight,Tanya still feels like she needs to lose more weight.From these observations,it appears that Tanya is suffering from

Accepted Answer

Tanya's symptoms of losing a considerable amount of weight, being obsessed with dieting and exercise, and feeling the need to lose more weight suggest that she is experiencing anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, a distorted body image, and restrictive eating habits. The other options, bulimia nervosa, taste aversion, and the behavioral dieting syndrome, do not fit the symptoms described in the scenario.

Question 18

Arianna weighs only 85 percent of what her weight should be for her height.She denies the seriousness of her abnormally low body weight,even though she has stopped having menstrual periods.Arianna appears to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

Arianna's denial of the seriousness of her abnormally low body weight, coupled with the absence of menstrual periods, suggests that she may be suffering from anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. People with anorexia often deny the seriousness of their condition and may engage in extreme behaviors to control their weight and shape.

Question 19

Keeping a "diet diary,developing techniques to control the act of eating,and setting a "threshold" for weight control in an effort to lose weight are approaches used in

Accepted Answer

Keeping a diet diary, developing techniques to control the act of eating, and setting a "threshold" for weight control are all techniques used in behavioral dieting. This approach focuses on changing behaviors related to eating in order to achieve weight loss, rather than relying solely on restriction or deprivation of certain foods. Stimulus-deprivation conditioning and aversive conditioning are not specific approaches for weight loss, and yo-yo dieting refers to a pattern of repeatedly losing and gaining weight rather than a specific weight loss strategy.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

The characteristic of having a body weight below 85 percent of normal for one's height and age is actually a characteristic of anorexia nervosa, not bulimia nervosa.

Quiz 10: A: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

Gorging on food and then vomiting or taking laxatives to avoid gaining weight is called

In order to lose weight using behavioral dieting,it is necessary to

Regarding dieting and weight loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following suggestions would NOT be helpful to include in a behavioral diet plan?

Life-threatening weight loss due to self-inflicted starvation is called

Carlos is learning to weaken his personal eating cues as part of a program called

One important technique of behavioral dieting is to

Cassie begins implementing a routine in which she keeps track of her calories,uses learning techniques to control her eating habits,and starts exercising.We would say that Cassie has begun a

Which of the following suggestions would NOT be helpful to include in a behavioral dieting plan?

Behavioral dieting includes all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are means of achieving a successful weight loss program using behavioral dieting EXCEPT

Individuals with bulimia suffer from which of the following health risks?

Regarding dieting and weight loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Arianna weighs only 85 percent of what her weight should be for her height.She denies the seriousness of her abnormally low body weight,even though she has stopped having menstrual periods.Arianna appears to be suffering from

Keeping a "diet diary,developing techniques to control the act of eating,and setting a "threshold" for weight control in an effort to lose weight are approaches used in

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?