Question 1

Cathy stopped eating meals over two months ago.Now,she eats very little,and only when under some family pressure.She has lost over 22 pounds,and is now about 15% below normal body weight for her height.She probably has

Accepted Answer

Cathy's symptoms of drastically reducing food intake, only eating under pressure, significant weight loss, and being underweight for her height, indicate that she meets the criteria for anorexia nervosa, specifically the restricting type. Option B is not applicable because it involves binge-eating and purging, which are not mentioned in the scenario. Option C also involves binge-eating and purging, which Cathy does not exhibit. Option D involves binge-eating without compensatory behaviors, which Cathy also does not exhibit.

Question 2

The DSM-5 categorizes eating disorders as:

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 categorizes eating disorders as Feeding and Eating Disorders, which include disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Addictive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Obsessive Disorders are separate categories in the DSM-5.

Question 3

The distorted body image that accompanies anorexia nervosa is frequently assessed using the:

Accepted Answer

The Eating Disorders Inventory (EDI) is a commonly used self-report measure for assessing eating disorder symptoms, including distorted body image, in individuals with anorexia nervosa. The other options, Ecological Momentary Assessment (B) and Feeding Distortion Inventory (C), may also be used in research or clinical settings related to eating disorders but are less frequently used or specific to distorted body image.

Question 4

Starting with the DSM-IV,eating disorders were listed as

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders were listed as a separate diagnostic category in the DSM-IV. This category includes disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Question 5

As compared to those with the restricting type,initial studies found that people with anorexia nervosa binge-eating-purging type typically have ____________ personality disorders,substance abuse,and suicide attempts

Accepted Answer

Initial studies have found that people with anorexia nervosa binge-eating-purging type typically have more comorbidities such as personality disorders, substance abuse, and suicide attempts than those with the restricting type.

Question 6

Eating disorders carry a stigma.In a recent research study,participants read vignettes about a woman with an eating disorder or a woman with depression.Compared to the woman with depression,the woman with an eating disorder was viewed as:

Accepted Answer

The research study found that participants viewed the woman with an eating disorder as more responsible for her condition compared to the woman with depression. This suggests that eating disorders carry a stigma that implies they are a choice or a result of personal weakness.

Question 7

The three features that are required for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The three features required for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa include restriction of behaviors that lead to very low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight and being fat, and distorted body image. The absence of low body weight (i.e. normal body weight) would actually exclude a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa.

Question 8

__________ refers to a loss of appetite,while __________ indicates that it is due to emotional reasons.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia refers to a loss of appetite, and when specifying anorexia nervosa, it indicates that the loss of appetite is due to emotional or psychological reasons.

Question 9

People with binge-eating/purging subtype of anorexia nervosa exhibit all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The binge-eating/purging subtype of anorexia nervosa is characterized by impulsive behavior, stealing, and social withdrawal. However, it is not associated with psychotic behavior.

Question 10

In the opening case study,Lynne,the 24-year-old who weighted only 78 pounds,was admitted to the psychiatric ward of general hospital for the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described in the case study, such as low body weight, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image, are all indicative of anorexia nervosa. There is no mention of binge-eating or compensatory behaviors that are characteristic of bulimia nervosa. While depression and anxiety can be comorbidities of anorexia nervosa, they are not the primary diagnosis.

Question 11

When pointing to their ideal male body type,men with eating disorders chose body types that were:

Accepted Answer

The answer of When pointing to their ideal male body...

Question 12

People with anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

People with anorexia nervosa fear gaining weight so much that they stop eating, even when they are underweight. This fear is often irrational and not based on their actual weight or appearance. Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition that can have medical consequences, including malnutrition, electrolyte imbalances, and organ damage.

Question 13

Most people with anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a distorted body image and an excessive fear of gaining weight, leading individuals to restrict their food intake. Despite this, they do not necessarily lose their appetite or interest in food; in fact, they may be very preoccupied with food.

Question 14

Review of the anorexia nervosa subtype literature for the preparation of the DSM-5 concluded that they had:

Accepted Answer

The review of anorexia nervosa subtypes for the DSM-5 preparation concluded that they had low predictive validity, meaning the subtypes were not consistently useful in predicting outcomes or treatment responses.

Question 15

The loss of menstrual period is known as:

Accepted Answer

Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods.

Question 16

In the DSM-IV-TR,____________ was viewed as a condition requiring further study,but in the DSM-5 it has its own diagnostic category.

Accepted Answer

In the DSM-IV-TR, binge eating disorder was listed under Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) and was viewed as a condition requiring further study. However, in the DSM-5, it has its own diagnostic category.

Question 17

Betsy is excessively concerned that she is becoming fat and restricts her eating to avoid such a consequence.She weighs approximately 20% less than normal body weight given her height.At times,she will sit down with her family and eat a full meal,but immediately afterwards takes several laxatives.Betsy most likely has

Accepted Answer

Betsy's behavior aligns with anorexia, binge-eating-purging type, due to her restrictive eating patterns, significant underweight status, and compensatory behaviors (using laxatives) after eating.

Question 18

Anorexia nervosa implies that those with the disorder become disinterested in food,while the reality is that:

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa actually involves a preoccupation with food, calories, and weight. Those with the disorder often have strict rules about what they can and cannot eat, and may spend a lot of time thinking about food and planning meals. They may also experience intense anxiety or guilt around eating, which can contribute to restriction, avoidance, or purging behaviors.

Question 19

Many cultures,including the United States,are addicted to food.Evidence of this fact includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The other three options all demonstrate a fascination and focus on food as a central aspect of cultural enjoyment, whereas the presence of diet books suggests a counter-narrative of guilt or shame related to food consumption, rather than a celebration of it.

Question 20

Feeding and Eating Disorders also include which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

Feeding and Eating Disorders include Pica (persistent eating of non-food substances) and Rumination Disorders (repeated regurgitation and re-chewing of food). Anxiety Disorders are not considered part of Feeding and Eating Disorders.

Quiz 11: Eating Disorders