Question 1

Control is a central feature of eating disorders. How is it different for anorexia and bulimia?

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Question 2

In a study conducted by Wilson (1995), bulimic patients with ____________ personality disorder showed the least favourable outcomes.

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Wilson's study found that bulimic patients with borderline personality disorder had the least favourable outcomes, indicating that these patients may require specialized treatment to effectively manage their eating disorder.

Question 3

You have been asked to design an eating disorders prevention program for adolescent girls who are competitive figure skaters. Describe your program and explain why it is likely to help.

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Question 4

Contemporary reviews on the prevention of eating disorders have found that intervention programs:

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Contemporary reviews suggest that intervention programs showed better results for programs that targeted high-risk participants, such as those with a history of dieting, body dissatisfaction, or family history of eating disorders. Targeted and tailored prevention programs have been found to be more effective than generic programs that are not targeted to specific populations.

Question 5

Dissonance interventions are helpful in the prevention of eating disorders. The key element seems to be:

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Dissonance interventions that involve expressive writing have been found to be effective in reducing internalization and acceptance of the thin ideal, which can prevent the development of eating disorders. These interventions typically involve writing about personal experiences and challenging the societal pressures to conform to the thin ideal. Behavioral exercises and accepting unattainable standards may also be helpful, but research has found expressive writing to be particularly effective. The age at which the intervention is conducted may also be important, but it is not as critical as the specific intervention method used.

Question 6

What medications are used to treat anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa? How are (or aren't) they helpful?

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Question 7

How can the internet play a role in the development and maintenance of eating disorders? Is this any different than other media sources (e.g., magazines, movies, television)? Explain.

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Question 8

Canadian prevention studies have been unique in incorporating:

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Canadian prevention studies have been unique in incorporating participatory techniques. This means that individuals or groups affected by the health issue being studied are involved in the research process, including developing research questions, designing interventions, implementing strategies, and evaluating outcomes. This approach encourages active involvement and ownership of the intervention by the community, increasing the likelihood of successful and sustainable results. High school and university age students, one-on-one techniques, and nutrition education are not unique features of Canadian prevention studies, and are commonly used in various health promotion initiatives around the world.

Question 9

Jana is a fifteen year old girl who weighs slightly below the normal weight for her height. Her mother has made an appointment with you, a psychologist, because she is concerned about Jana's weight. She tells you that Jana is exercising more than usual and always asks if she looks fat. She has started obsessing about counting calories and reading the nutritional information on food packages. What two diagnoses would you consider? What other information would you need to make a diagnosis?

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Question 10

Society sends a strong message as to how people should look. What is that message? Is it the same for men and women? Describe.

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Question 11

Canadian researchers McVey and Davis (2002) designed a program to reduce the impact of media portrayals of unrealistic body images. The program is known for:

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The researchers designed a program focused on teaching stress-management skills and social problem-solving strategies to reduce the impact of media portrayals of unrealistic body images.

Question 12

Canadian researcher Piran's (1999) unique ongoing eating disorder intervention study at a Toronto ballet school has drastically reduced eating disorder attitudes and behaviours. The focus of the program includes all of the following except

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All the options listed are part of the prevention program, as the program focuses on promoting healthy attitudes towards body image and reducing negative influences.

Question 13

When using DSM-IV criteria, the most frequently diagnosed eating disorder was eating disorder, not otherwise specified (EDNOS). How has DSM-5 changed the diagnostic criteria for the eating disorders as a result?

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Question 14

The newest approach to the prevention of eating disorders involves:

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Question 15

What is binge eating disorder and how is it both similar and different from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

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Question 16

Families are thought to play a central role in the development and treatment of eating disorders. What is Minuchin's family systems theory and how does it impact treatment of eating disorders?

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Question 17

Describe the contributions of genetic and biological theory to our understanding of eating disorders.

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Question 18

The Piran study which takes place at an internationally acclaimed ballet school in Toronto is regarded as one of the most innovative and successful eating disorder preventative interventions. Success is due to the following factors EXCEPT:

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The Piran study focuses on long-term evaluation of outcomes, not short-term evaluation. This is one of the factors contributing to its success. The other factors mentioned (intervening at the systemic level, conducted in a high-risk setting, participatory focus) are all factors contributing to the success of the Piran study.

Quiz 10: Eating Disorders