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.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that people with binge eating disorder are more likely to have depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues compared to obese individuals. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

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

Accepted Answer

Julia's behavior of consuming large meals followed by excessive exercise aligns with nonpurging type bulimia nervosa, where individuals compensate for binge eating through methods other than purging, such as excessive exercise.

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.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women who participate in nonelite sports that do not emphasize leanness, like basketball or volleyball, have a lower risk of developing eating disorders compared to those in elite sports that emphasize leanness, like gymnastics or figure skating. In nonelite sports, there may be less pressure to maintain a certain body type, and athletes are valued more for their athletic abilities rather than their appearance.

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.

Accepted Answer

The statement that "in the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has declined" is false. In fact, the prevalence of eating disorders has been increasing in recent years.

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.

Accepted Answer

While men may hope to improve their appearance, it is not typically related to advancement in the workplace. Other factors, such as sports performance or general health concerns, are more commonly cited as reasons for men to diet.

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.

Accepted Answer

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

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

Accepted Answer

Dancing, horse racing, and wrestling all require a certain level of leanness for performance, while soccer does not typically place the same emphasis on leanness. Therefore, soccer is not considered a higher-risk sport for developing eating disorders.

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.

Accepted Answer

Male body fat does not naturally increase during puberty in response to hormones. In fact, male hormones such as testosterone typically lead to an increase in muscle mass and decrease in body fat.

Question 9

________ is a reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.
A)Calorie restriction
B)Dieting
C)Purging
D)Disordered eating

Accepted Answer

Calorie restriction is specifically defined as a reduction in calorie intake below daily needs, whereas the other options may involve behaviors beyond reducing calorie intake. Dieting can refer to various strategies for losing weight, some of which may involve cutting calories but others that may not. Purging refers to behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives or diuretics to eliminate calories after they have been consumed. Disordered eating is a broader term that encompasses a range of problematic eating behaviors, including those related to restriction, purging, or other behaviors, but not all disordered eating involves calorie restriction specifically.

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.

Accepted Answer

Muscle dysmorphia, also known as "bigorexia," is a body dysmorphic disorder characterized by a preoccupation with the perceived inadequacy or small size of one's muscles, despite having a substantial muscle mass. It is more prevalent in men who engage in weightlifting, bodybuilding, or other forms of strength training.

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

Accepted Answer

Advertisers use product names that suggest power to attract males who are interested in projecting strength and confidence through their appearance. While love and sex may also be factors in male grooming product purchasing decisions, power is a common theme in advertising aimed at men, as it appeals to their desire for dominance and success. Money, while sometimes a factor in product choices, is not as significant as power in this context.

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

Accepted Answer

Individuals with eating disorders often struggle with negative self-image, low self-esteem, and intense feelings of guilt and shame. These thought patterns are also commonly associated with depression. Additionally, many people with eating disorders may use food as a way to cope with painful emotions or numbness, which is also a common symptom of depression. While there may be some overlap with other conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, or alcoholism, the strongest association is with depression.

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.

Accepted Answer

Lack of appetite is not a standard used for diagnosing anorexia nervosa. The other three options (intense fear of gaining weight, refusal to maintain body weight, and amenorrhea) are all criteria used in the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa according to the DSM-5.

Question 14

Eating disorders are most likely to develop during which stage of life?
A)childhood
B)early twenties
C)adolescence
D)middle age

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders are most likely to develop during adolescence, particularly between the ages of 14 and 18. This is a time of significant physical, emotional, and social changes, and individuals may struggle with body image, self-esteem, and peer pressure, which can contribute to the development of eating disorders. While eating disorders can develop at any age, adolescence is the most commonly affected age range.

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

Accepted Answer

The American Psychiatric Association sets the standards for diagnosing eating disorders through their Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This manual provides guidelines for healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat various mental health conditions, including eating disorders.

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

Accepted Answer

Binge eating disorder is a psychological disturbance that is associated with obesity. People with binge eating disorder frequently consume large amounts of food in short periods of time, feel a lack of control over their eating, and experience shame or guilt afterward. This can contribute to weight gain and obesity. Muscle dysmorphia is a disorder associated with body image and excessive exercise, while activity disorder is not a recognized disorder. Bulimia is also associated with disordered eating and body image, but is not necessarily linked with obesity.

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is one of...

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although men diet, they do so for...

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.

Accepted Answer

Indifference to others' opinions is not a common thought pattern associated with eating disorders. The other three choices - black-and-white thinking, feelings of emptiness, and a self-critical attitude - are common thought patterns seen in individuals with eating disorders.

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.

Accepted Answer

Extremely low food intake is not associated with bulimia nervosa, but rather with anorexia nervosa. The inappropriate methods of keeping weight low associated with bulimia nervosa include vomiting, laxatives, and excessive exercise.

Quiz 8: Body Image

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

________ is a reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.

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

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

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

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

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

Which organization sets the standards for diagnosing eating disorders?

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

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

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

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

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