Question 1

Research exploring the relationship between genetics and eating disorders suggests that ____.
A) there is a strong genetic link for eating disorders
B) there is a strong genetic link for anorexia and bulimia, but not for other eating disorders
C) there is only a weak link between genetics and eating disorders
D) although there is strong support for a connection between genetic and biological factors with eating disorders, more research is needed to determine the relationship

Accepted Answer

Research indicates a genetic component to eating disorders, but the complexity of these disorders means that more research is needed to fully understand the genetic and biological contributions.

Question 2

Vanessa has anorexia. It is likely that she shows which trait?
A) perfectionism
B) rebelliousness
C) lack of control
D) helplessness

Accepted Answer

Perfectionism is a common trait among individuals with anorexia. They often have a strong desire to control their environment and their body, striving for an unattainable ideal of perfection, particularly in terms of body image.

Question 3

Karen is dangerously thin and has been admitted to the hospital because of her anorexic condition. The initial goal of treatment will be to ____.
A) help her understand that she is in danger of killing herself
B) restore weight
C) begin family therapy sessions
D) involve her in a group program with other anorexic girls

Accepted Answer

The initial goal of treatment for someone admitted to the hospital with anorexia, especially when they are dangerously thin, is to medically stabilize the patient and restore weight to prevent any immediate health risks. Understanding the psychological aspects, family therapy, and group programs are important but follow after addressing the critical physical health concerns.

Question 4

What did Strober et al. (2000) find with respect to first-degree relatives of patients with anorexia and bulimia?
A) Relatives of those with anorexia were likely to have anorexia, but not bulimia.
B) Relatives of those with bulimia were likely to have bulimia, but not anorexia.
C) Relatives of those with anorexia or bulimia were as likely to have either eating disorder.
D) There seemed to be no clear relationship between prevalence of these disorders among relatives.

Accepted Answer

Strober et al. (2000) found that first-degree relatives of patients with anorexia or bulimia were as likely to have either eating disorder, indicating a shared genetic or familial predisposition to eating disorders in general, rather than to a specific type of eating disorder.

Question 5

The psychologists who are administering the support group that Calista attends are doing research to look at psychological traits for men and women in the disordered eating group. These psychologists are most likely to find ____.
A) no consistent psychological traits
B) evidence of negative affect
C) high rates of identity disorders
D) high rates of anxiety disorders

Accepted Answer

Research often finds that individuals with disordered eating patterns frequently exhibit negative affect, which includes emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and irritability.

Question 6

Which girl is most likely to be dieting?
A) Shawna, a European American
B) Lashawna, an African American
C) Selena, a Hispanic American
D) Varana, a Pakistani American

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that European American women are more likely to diet or express concerns about their weight compared to women from many other ethnic backgrounds. This is often attributed to cultural differences in body image ideals and societal pressures.

Question 7

Jacquee is an African American woman. Unlike the typical European American woman, she is likely to ____.
A) feel that being underweight is better than being overweight
B) describe herself as being too fat and old
C) equate thinness with beauty and success
D) be satisfied with her weight and body size

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 8

A group-based intervent ion program described by Chapman et al. (2010), and Richardson and Paxton (2010) for adolescent girls at risk for eating problems involved which goal?
A) Learning the appropriate ways to diet
B) Learning to develop a neutral attitude toward their bodies
C) Increasing their comfort in expressing their feelings to others
D) Increasing compensatory skills

Accepted Answer

The intervention program aimed to help adolescent girls increase their comfort in expressing their feelings to others, which is a crucial aspect of addressing and preventing eating problems.

Question 9

Lam et al. (2010) found that rates of ____ in Hong Kong were similar to those in Western countries.
A) sexual abuse
B) major depression
C) fat-phobic patterns
D) cultural value judgments

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lam et al. (2010) found that rates...

Question 10

In comparing African American women with white American women, which statement is accurate ?
A) Fewer African American women tend to be satisfied with their body size, weight, and appearance than are white women.
B) Fewer African American women than white American women appear to have bulimia.
C) Fewer African American women than white American women appear to have binge-eating disorder.
D) African American women are more concerned about weight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In comparing African American women with white...

Question 11

Which statement is accurate when comparing African American females with white American females?
A) Both African American women and white American women believe that beauty is fleeting and decreases with age.
B) Both African American women and white American women believe that it is better to be a little overweight than underweight.
C) African American women perceive themselves to be thinner than they actually are, whereas white American women perceive themselves as being heavier than they actually are.
D) 40 percent of African American females, compared with 50 percent of white American females, are satisfied with their current weight or body shape.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that African American women often have a more positive body image and are less likely to internalize thin ideals compared to white American women. This difference in perception can lead to African American women perceiving themselves as thinner than they are, while white American women are more likely to perceive themselves as heavier than they actually are.

Question 12

Which statement concerning the relationship between eating disorders and sexual abuse is accurate ?
A) There is no relationship between sexual abuse and eating disorders.
B) There is a direct link between sexual abuse and eating disorders.
C) Sexual abuse leads to eating disorders.
D) Sexual abuse may be indirectly related to eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

Sexual abuse may not directly cause eating disorders, but it can be a significant indirect factor. Survivors of sexual abuse may develop eating disorders as a coping mechanism or as a result of trauma-related issues, such as body image disturbances or a need for control.

Question 13

A process of ____ occurs in which women or men and girls or boys begin to evaluate themselves according to external standards.
A) social comparison
B) maladaptive perfectionism
C) self-evaluation
D) dieting

Accepted Answer

Social comparison is the process where individuals evaluate themselves based on external standards, often leading to comparisons with others.

Question 14

Research indicates that in order for any treatment for eating disorders to be effective, it's necessary to acknowledge ____.
A) underlying psychological issues
B) family dynamics
C) hereditary factors
D) available social support

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research indicates that in order for any...

Question 15

A clinical psychologist treating a woman with obesity says, "Obesity is associated with depressed mood, although we are not clear whether depression is the cause or the effect. What is clear is that sexual abuse is a causal factor in obesity." Research indicates that these remarks are ____.
A) entirely false. Research fails to support either assertion.
B) partially true. Research rejects the association with depression but supports the idea that sexual abuse causes obesity.
C) partially true. Research supports the association with depression but rejects the idea that sexual abuse causes obesity.
D) entirely true. Research supports both assertions.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates a complex relationship between obesity and depression, suggesting that they can influence each other in various ways. However, the assertion that sexual abuse is a direct causal factor in obesity is overly simplistic and not supported by research as a universal truth. While there may be instances where such trauma contributes to obesity in some individuals, it is not accurate to state it as a general cause of obesity.

Question 16

Bergstrom and Neighbors (2006) found that people who binge eat most often do so for which reason?
A) They like the taste of the food.
B) They feel hungry all of the time.
C) They feel compelled to keep eating without thought.
D) They use food to counteract depression.

Accepted Answer

Bergstrom and Neighbors (2006) found that people who binge eat often use food as a way to cope with negative emotions such as depression, rather than due to hunger or taste preferences.

Question 17

Which female is most likely to have an eating disorder?
A) Maciel, an Australian
B) Belinda, a Columbian
C) Audrey, an Asian
D) Doreen, a Bolivian

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which female is most likely to have...

Question 18

Which characteristic is typical of both males and females with eating disorders?
A) aggressiveness
B) low self-esteem
C) autonomy
D) self-determination

Accepted Answer

Low self-esteem is a common characteristic among both males and females with eating disorders, often contributing to the development and maintenance of these conditions.

Question 19

Which statement is suggested by research comparing African American women and white women?
A) Because African American women perceive themselves as being heavier than they actually are, they do not believe it is important to change their normal eating patterns.
B) Media messages equating thinness with beauty have less impact on African American women.
C) African American women are less likely than white women to have anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder.
D) Because African American women have nonassertive roles in relationships and in the community, they are more influenced than white women by gender-restrictive messages.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that media messages equating thinness with beauty have less impact on African American women compared to white women. This is due to cultural differences in beauty standards and body image perceptions.

Question 20

____ appears to provide individuals with eating disorders some satisfaction in dealing with stress.
A) The element of control
B) Dieting
C) Relaxation
D) Passivity

Accepted Answer

The element of control often provides individuals with eating disorders a sense of satisfaction in dealing with stress, as it gives them a perceived way to manage their environment and emotions.

Quiz 10: Eating Disorders

Research exploring the relationship between genetics and eating disorders suggests that ____.

Vanessa has anorexia. It is likely that she shows which trait?

Karen is dangerously thin and has been admitted to the hospital because of her anorexic condition. The initial goal of treatment will be to ____.

What did Strober et al. (2000) find with respect to first-degree relatives of patients with anorexia and bulimia?

The psychologists who are administering the support group that Calista attends are doing research to look at psychological traits for men and women in the disordered eating group. These psychologists are most likely to find ____.

Which girl is most likely to be dieting?

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

A group-based intervent ion program described by Chapman et al. (2010) , and Richardson and Paxton (2010) for adolescent girls at risk for eating problems involved which goal?

Lam et al. (2010) found that rates of ____ in Hong Kong were similar to those in Western countries.

In comparing African American women with white American women, which statement is accurate ?

Which statement is accurate when comparing African American females with white American females?

Which statement concerning the relationship between eating disorders and sexual abuse is accurate ?

A process of ____ occurs in which women or men and girls or boys begin to evaluate themselves according to external standards.

Research indicates that in order for any treatment for eating disorders to be effective, it's necessary to acknowledge ____.

A clinical psychologist treating a woman with obesity says, "Obesity is associated with depressed mood, although we are not clear whether depression is the cause or the effect. What is clear is that sexual abuse is a causal factor in obesity." Research indicates that these remarks are ____.

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

Which female is most likely to have an eating disorder?

Which characteristic is typical of both males and females with eating disorders?

Which statement is suggested by research comparing African American women and white women?

____ appears to provide individuals with eating disorders some satisfaction in dealing with stress.