Question 1

What may combine with maladaptive perfection and body dissatisfaction to create an even greater risk for an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Low levels of interpersonal competence can exacerbate the risk of developing an eating disorder when combined with maladaptive perfectionism and body dissatisfaction, as it may lead to poor coping mechanisms and increased vulnerability to societal pressures.

Question 2

Socialization agents, such as peers, family members, and the media, may contribute to eating disorders by helping to create ____.

Accepted Answer

Socialization agents contribute to eating disorders by promoting and reinforcing the internalization of the thin ideal body image, which can lead individuals to adopt unhealthy attitudes and behaviors towards their own bodies.

Question 3

Body dissatisfaction in men, as with women, may be due to ____ processes involving media images portraying body types that few can achieve.

Accepted Answer

Social comparison involves evaluating oneself against others, often leading to body dissatisfaction when comparing oneself to idealized media images.

Question 4

Body dissatisfaction, the discrepancy between one's perceived versus desired body weight or shape, is a(n) ____ in the development of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

Body dissatisfaction is a robust risk factor in the development of eating disorders, as it can lead to restrictive eating habits, over-exercise, and other disordered behaviors in an attempt to achieve the desired body weight or shape. It is a common feature among individuals with eating disorders and can contribute to the maintenance of the disorder over time.

Question 5

What characteristic has been identified as a risk factor and may interact with body dissatisfaction to predict eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

Maladaptive perfectionism has been identified as a risk factor for eating disorders and may interact with body dissatisfaction to predict the development of such disorders. Dieting, self-evaluation, and depression are also risk factors, but they may or may not interact with body dissatisfaction to predict eating disorders, and they are not specifically mentioned as interacting with body dissatisfaction in the question.

Question 6

Recent research by Neighbors and Sobal (2007) suggests that ____ may be the most susceptible to messages regarding thinness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recent research by Neighbors and Sobal (2007)...

Question 7

Bergstrom and Neighbors (2006) found that people who binge eat most often do so for which reason?

Accepted Answer

Bergstrom and Neighbors (2006) found that people who binge eat often use food to counteract negative emotions, using it as a coping mechanism for emotional distress.

Question 8

A woman in a lower socioeconomic neighborhood argued that the neighborhood was designed to make her fat. What would support this?

Accepted Answer

Poorer neighborhoods often have limited access to grocery stores that offer healthy food options, leading to reliance on convenience stores or fast food, which can contribute to unhealthy eating habits.

Question 9

Which woman is the least likely to exhibit an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

It is impossible to determine the likelihood of any one person exhibiting an eating disorder based solely on their gender or location. Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of their gender or location. Therefore, none of the options can be classified as the "least likely" to exhibit an eating disorder.

Question 10

Marlin is told that he has many protective variables that help him avoid the impact of media on body image. Which of these factors would be considered part of the psychological dimension?

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem and sense of autonomy are psychological factors that can protect against negative media influences on body image.

Question 11

Which girl is most likely to be dieting?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that European American women are more likely to participate in weight loss programs and dieting behaviors compared to other racial/ethnic groups. However, it is important to note that dieting and weight loss behaviors are not solely based on race/ethnicity and can vary depending on individual factors such as personal preferences and cultural attitudes towards body image.

Question 12

It is believed that the societal emphasis on thinness as being attractive ____.

Accepted Answer

Multiple studies have shown that societal emphasis on thinness as being attractive can contribute to the development of eating disorders, particularly in individuals who are vulnerable to body image concerns and weight-related issues.

Question 13

Approximately ____ percent of individuals who are treated in weight control programs have binge eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 20 to 40 percent of individuals in weight control programs have binge eating disorder, as it is a common issue among those seeking help for weight management.

Question 14

Vincent and McCabe (2000) found that teasing and criticism about body weight or shape by family members predicts ____.

Accepted Answer

Teasing and criticism about body weight or shape by family members have been linked to dieting and eating problems, as these behaviors can lead to body dissatisfaction and unhealthy eating habits.

Question 15

Nancy has anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type. What is a direct complication from purging that is not seen in the restricting type of anorexia?

Accepted Answer

Enlarged salivary glands, also known as sialadenosis, can occur due to repeated vomiting, which is a behavior associated with the binge-eating/purging type of anorexia nervosa. This complication is not seen in the restricting type of anorexia.

Question 16

Research by Powell, Calvin, and Calvin (2007) found that the most effective long-term method for treating obesity and sustaining weight loss is ____.

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle interventions are considered the most effective long-term method for treating obesity and sustaining weight loss as they involve sustainable changes in diet, physical activity, and behavior.

Question 17

Rates of obesity are higher among members of which social class?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that rates of obesity are higher among individuals in lower social classes. This is due to factors such as limited access to healthy food options, lower levels of education, and fewer opportunities for physical activity.

Question 18

Jacquee is an African American woman. Unlike the typical European American woman, she is likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that African American women often have a more positive body image and are more satisfied with their weight and body size compared to European American women. This difference is attributed to cultural variations in ideals of beauty and body image.

Question 19

Jane and Jan have been best friends since they were four years old. Even though both women have married and are raising families, they remain best friends. Research by Christakis and Fowler (2007) suggests that if Jane becomes obese, ____.

Accepted Answer

Research by Christakis and Fowler (2007) found that obesity can spread through social networks, and if a person becomes obese, their friends have a significantly higher chance of becoming obese as well, with a 171% increased likelihood.

Question 20

Fijian girls who had developed eating disorders reported that their beliefs about ideal body image were influenced by ____.

Accepted Answer

Fijian girls reported that their beliefs about ideal body image were influenced by television, which often portrays Western ideals of beauty.

Quiz 9: Eating Disorders