Question 1

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 primarily to advance in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Men do not necessarily diet to improve their appearance for workplace advancement, whereas women are often motivated by societal pressure to conform to beauty standards. Men may also focus on weight loss for health reasons or to enhance athletic performance.

Question 2

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 commonly associated with eating disorders. The other thought patterns listed, such as black-and-white thinking, feelings of emptiness, and a self-critical attitude, are commonly associated with eating disorders.

Question 3

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 is a subtype of body dysmorphic disorder, characterized by a preoccupation with perceived insufficient muscularity, despite evidence to the contrary. It leads to excessive exercise, strict dieting, and steroid use. It affects mostly men and is commonly known as "reverse anorexia" or "bigorexia."

Question 4

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, typically between the ages of 12-25. This may be due to the many physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during this time period, as well as increased pressure to conform to societal beauty standards. However, eating disorders can develop at any age.

Question 5

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of disordered eating?
A) college women
B) college men
C) adolescent girls
D) adolescent boys

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that college women have the highest rate of disordered eating compared to other groups. Factors such as stress, peer pressure, and body image concerns contribute to this higher prevalence among female college students.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Calorie restriction refers to reducing the amount of calories consumed to below the daily recommended intake. This can be done for various reasons, including weight loss or to improve overall health. Dieting refers to specific changes made to one's eating habits in order to achieve a desired goal. Purging and disordered eating are not accurate descriptions of a reduction in calorie intake.

Question 7

Julia consumes huge meals throughout the day and then to prevent weight gain she hits the gym for hours of exercise each night.Which type of eating disorder does Julia most likely have?
A) binge eating disorder
B) anorexia nervosa
C) bulimia nervosa
D) muscle dysmorphia

Accepted Answer

Julia displays symptoms of bulimia nervosa, which involves binge eating followed by purging through excessive exercise or other methods such as self-induced vomiting or laxative use.

Question 8

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

Women who compete in nonelite sports that do not emphasize leanness have the least risk of developing eating disorders. Elite sports that emphasize leanness, such as gymnastics, figure skating, and distance running, have been associated with a higher risk of eating disorders due to societal pressures to maintain a certain body weight and shape. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 9

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 characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food in a short period of time and feeling a lack of control over eating during these episodes. It is associated with obesity as the excessive consumption of food leads to weight gain. Muscle dysmorphia (B) is a disorder related to body image and is often seen in individuals who engage in excessive exercise or weightlifting to attain a muscular physique. Activity disorder (C) is not a recognized disorder. Bulimia (D) is also a psychological disorder related to eating, but it is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors such as purging, fasting or excessive exercise to prevent weight gain. It is not always associated with obesity.

Question 10

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 to grooming products. This is seen in the use of words like "ultra", "turbo", "mega", etc. in product names, which suggest strength and power.

Question 11

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) African American men and women report less body image dissatisfaction.
D) White women have historically reported greater body dissatisfaction than women in other ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that non-White males (especially Asian and African American) are more likely than White males to report body dissatisfaction and engage in extreme weight loss behaviors. Therefore, statement A is false.

Question 12

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

Soccer does not typically emphasize leanness for performance or appearance to the same extent as dancing, horse racing, or wrestling, where weight and body composition can directly impact performance or meet specific aesthetic or weight class criteria.

Question 13

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 (APA) sets the standards for diagnosing eating disorders through the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This is the primary resource used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental health disorders, including eating disorders.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about eating disorders and puberty is FALSE?
A) Eating disorders are most likely to develop during puberty, when hormonal changes cause changes in body shape and composition.
B) The timing of puberty plays a role in the development of body appreciation.
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

During puberty, it is typical for female body fat to increase in response to hormonal changes, which is accurately described in option D. However, for males, puberty generally involves an increase in muscle mass rather than body fat, making option C the false statement.

Question 15

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 specific diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa. The other three options are part of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa according to the DSM-5.

Question 16

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 is higher where being attractive is related to being thin.
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

In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed cases of eating disorders in the United States has not declined but rather has increased. A study by the National Institute of Mental Health reported a 65% increase in hospitalizations for eating disorders between 1999 and 2009.

Question 17

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 typically associated with bulimia nervosa, which is characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, laxative use, or excessive exercise. However, low food intake may be associated with other eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa.

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 different...

Question 19

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 20

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

Both individuals with eating disorders and those with depression often have negative self-image and distorted thought patterns related to their worth and abilities. They may also struggle with feelings of guilt, isolation, and hopelessness. While addiction and schizophrenia may involve distorted thinking in some cases, they do not necessarily share the same patterns as those with eating disorders.

Quiz 8: Body Image

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?

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

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

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

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of disordered eating?

________ is a reduction in calorie intake below daily needs.

Julia consumes huge meals throughout the day and then to prevent weight gain she 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 disorders has been recognized as a psychological disturbance that is associated with obesity?

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

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 organization sets the standards for diagnosing eating disorders?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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