Question 1

What criteria does the diad-5 use to define a binge?

Accepted Answer

The diad-5 criteria uses the definition of binge eating as the consumption of more food than most people would consume at one time, accompanied by a sense of feeling out of control over one's eating behavior.

Question 2

One example of a structured interview used to evaluate features and issues related to eating disorders is

Accepted Answer

The Eating Disorder Examination is a widely used and validated structured interview for assessing individuals with eating disorders. It covers a range of topics related to eating behaviors, attitudes, and perceptions, as well as associated psychological and interpersonal factors. The other options listed are either measures of specific symptoms or psychological constructs, and are not as comprehensive in their coverage of eating disorder features and issues.

Question 3

What difference is found in the binge/purge type and the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

The binge/purge type of anorexia nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviours (such as vomiting or using laxatives to get rid of the calories consumed), while the restricting type involves rigidly controlling one's diet and occasionally engaging in excessive exercise to burn off calories but does not involve binge-purge episodes.

Question 4

disorders have the highest mortality rates of all of the psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, have the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric disorder. This is largely due to medical complications, as individuals with eating disorders often engage in dangerous behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or substance abuse to maintain low body weight.

Question 5

What does it mean to say that bulimics engage in recurrent compensatory behavior?

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Question 6

When studies of persons treated and untreated for existing bulimia are combined,it appears that:

Accepted Answer

Studies generally show that treatment increases the likelihood of recovery from bulimia compared to spontaneous recovery without treatment.

Question 7

Recent research suggests that since the 1970s,the prevalence of eating disorders:

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Question 8

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that
Offer an escape from.

Accepted Answer

The "escape from self-awareness model" of Bulimia Nervosa posits that binge-eating episodes provide individuals with a temporary escape from their negative thoughts and feelings about perceived failures. By engaging in binge-eating, individuals are able to avoid thinking about their problems and escape from self-awareness. However, this temporary relief is followed by feelings of guilt and shame, creating a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors.

Question 9

It has been found thathas the highest prevalence,followed by
And)

Accepted Answer

Eating Disorder - NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) is the most prevalent, followed by Bulimia Nervosa, and then Anorexia.

Question 10

Susan is 16 years old and she is afraid of gaining weight and getting fat.Susan is very dissatisfied with her body and she often tries to lose weight through fad diets and exercise.It would be difficult to determine her diagnosis because

Accepted Answer

The answer of Susan is 16 years old and she...

Question 11

An anorexic who counts calories and carefully controls what she eats would be considered what subtype of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

The subtype of anorexia nervosa where the individual restricts their food intake and is excessively concerned with their weight and shape is known as the restricting type. Therefore, an anorexic who counts calories and carefully controls what she eats would be considered the restricting type of anorexia nervosa, making option E the correct answer.

Question 12

Unlike anorexics,bulimics

Accepted Answer

The answer of Unlike anorexics,bulimics
...

Question 13

The incidence of a disorder,such as anorexia nervosa,refers to whereas the prevalence refers to the.

Accepted Answer

Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disorder appearing during a specific period, while prevalence refers to the total number of cases, both new and existing, present in the population at a given time.

Question 14

Why is the distinction between the two subtypes of anorexia nervosa so important?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A study that followed women treated for eating disorders 9 years found relapse rates of about:

Accepted Answer

The study found relapse rates of about 11% for anorexia and 25% for bulimia, so option A is the correct answer. Options B, C, D, and E are not supported by the information given.

Question 16

With regard to treatment of eating disorders,research has found that:

Accepted Answer

Research has found that one third of persons with anorexia and 10% of persons with bulimia receive mental health care. This suggests that the majority of persons affected by eating disorders are not receiving adequate mental health care.

Question 17

An objective food binge is defined by the DSM-5 as eating a

Accepted Answer

An objective binge is defined by eating a large amount of food in a specific time period, feeling a loss of control during the binge, and experiencing significant distress or impairment as a result.

Question 18

In the DSM-5,one feature of anorexia nervosa is refusal to maintain at least
Of expected body weight.

Accepted Answer

One of the essential features of anorexia nervosa is an inability or refusal to maintain body weight above 85% of the expected weight for age and height. This is a significant criterion for diagnosis according to the DSM-5. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 85%.

Question 19

The main difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia is

Accepted Answer

Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating, but unlike bulimia, there are no compensatory behaviors such as purging, fasting, or excessive exercise. Therefore, choice E is the best answer. Choices A, B, C, and D are incorrect: men and women can be diagnosed with either disorder, the frequency of binges can vary between individuals, loss of control is a common feature of both disorders, and the amount of calories consumed per binge can also vary.

Question 20

The most common eating disorder is

Accepted Answer

Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) is the most common eating disorder, as it includes a wide range of disordered eating behaviors that do not fit the specific criteria for anorexia or bulimia.

Quiz 10: Eating Disorders