Eating Disorders Multichoice Questions and Answers PDF

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Eating Disorders Exam Bank Questions 1. The three features that are required for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa include all of the following EXCEPT: A. restriction of behaviours that lead to very low body weight. B. intense fear of gaining weight and being fat. C. distorted body image. D. body weight is normal. 2. Cathy stopped eating meals over two months ago. Now she eats very little, and only when under some family pressure. She has lost over 12kgs, and is now about 15% below normal body weight for her height. She probably has A. anorexia, restricting type. B. anorexia, binge-eating-purging type. C. bulimia nervosa. D. binge eating disorder. 3. Rachel visits her family physician. Her weight is 45kgs, although she believes she is overweight. She ‘snacks’ on laxatives, and restricts her eating to one small meal a day, after which she exercises for two hours. Her physical exam is likely to reveal that she has A. lowered heart rate and blood pressure. B. calcium deposits. C. improved muscle tone. D. fibroid tumours. 4. The feature common to both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is A. refusal to maintain normal body weight. B. fear of gaining weight. C. purging to prevent weight gain. D. None of the above 5. The physical consequences of bulimia nervosa include all of the following EXCEPT: A. menstrual problems. B. loss of dental enamel. C. irregular heartbeat. D. colon cancer. 6. In 2010, a study of over 500,000 women found that __________ was more important in predicting high birth weights than genetic factors. A. mothers’ weight gain during pregnancy B. mothers’ level of exercise during pregnancy C. fathers’ weight D. None of the above

7. Studies of perfectionism in anorexia nervosa indicate that which of the following statements would be most typical of someone with anorexia? A. “I must complete all my work before I can enjoy a night out.” B. “I can't stand it when my boyfriend lets me down by not buying me flowers on special occasions.” C. “I've got to show my teacher that I can meet his goal for me of winning the debate championship.” D. “I can't possibly be expected to meet the unrealistically high standards that my parents have set for me.” 8. Although the hypothalamus has been considered a part of the biological etiology of anorexia, a limitation of this view is that it does not take into account A. hunger and the obsession with food. B. body image disturbance. C. fear of becoming fat. D. All of the above 9. Recent studies on cognitive-behavioural factors involved in bulimia nervosa have shown that bingeing and purging may function as a means of A. relieving stress and negative affect. B. increasing energy and thus mood. C. feeling in control of the situation. D. distracting oneself from inner pain. 10. The textbook authors assert that psychologists need to consider what when evaluating the personalities of people with anorexia and bulimia? A. How friendly they are B. Severe restriction of food intake can have powerful effects on personality and behaviour C. Personality shouldn’t be important when trying to understand an eating disorder D. Psychosocial stressors are more important to assess than personality 11. Which of the following has been shown to lead to reliable long-term maintenance of weight gain in treating anorexia? A. Cognitive-behavioural therapy B. Family therapy C. Psychodynamic therapy D. None of the above has been shown to reliably lead to long-term maintenance of weight gain 12. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the combined use of CBT and medications for bulimia? A. Adding drug treatment to CBT sometimes enhances the effectiveness of CBT for alleviating the co-occurring depression B. Medication alone is more effective than CBT C. Interpersonal therapy works more quickly and more effectively than CBT D. Over 75% of people with bulimia recover after receiving CBT 13. Family-based therapy focuses on all of the following EXCEPT:

A. helping parents restore their daughter to a healthy weight. B. building up family functioning in the context of adolescent development. C. individual treatment for family members. D. helping parents understand normal adolescent development. 14. The new DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa include each of the following except: A. amenorrhea. B. restriction of food leading to very low body weight. C. fear of weight gain. D. distorted body image. 15. Most people with anorexia nervosa A. lose their appetite B. lose their interest in food C. lose both their appetite and interest in food D. do not lose their appetite or interest in food 16. The loss of menstrual period is known as: A. amenorrhea B. dysmenorrhea C. premenstrual syndrome D. fibrosis 17. Anorexia nervosa typically begins in: A. early childhood B. adolescence C. early adulthood D. late adulthood 18. Anorexia nervosa occurs: A. 10 times more frequently in women than it does in men B. 20 times more frequently in women than it does in men C. 30 times more frequently in women than it does in men D. equally in men and women 19. People with anorexia nervosa are also frequently diagnosed with A. depression B. anxiety C. substance abuse D. All of the above 20. Binge eating disorder is characterised by bingeing A. between periods of starvation B. despite guilt over weight gain C. with weight under 85% of normal D. without compensatory behaviours

21. Risk factors associated with developing binge eating disorder include: A. childhood obesity B. critical comment regarding being overweight C. childhood physical or sexual abuse D. All of the above 22. Eating disorders are usually caused by A. genetic disposition B. neurochemical imbalance C. sociocultural pressures D. a combination of factors 23. Amy scored higher on a measure of dietary restraint than did Pipi. Based on this information, recent research suggests that A. Pipi would be more likely to have bulimia nervosa. B. Amy would be more likely to have anorexia nervosa. C. Pipi will probably exhibit greater dopamine activity in her brain when presented with food. D. Amy will probably exhibit greater dopamine activity in her brain when presented with food. 24. A recent review of many studies concludes that __________, no matter how it is measured, is higher among girls with anorexia than girls without anorexia, and that it remains high even after successful treatment for anorexia. A. neuroticism B. introversion C. constraint D. perfectionism 25. Studies have shown drug treatment to be A. effective for bulimia only B. effective for anorexia only C. effective for both bulimia and anorexia D. ineffective for both bulimia and anorexia 26. The principal form of psychological treatment for anorexia nervosa is A. reinforcing appropriate eating behaviours B. providing a safe inpatient environment C. social skills training D. family therapy 27. Starting with the DSM-IV, eating disorders were listed as A. disorders beginning in childhood or adolescence. B. somatisation disorders. C. psychological factors affecting a medical condition. D. a separate diagnostic category. 28. __________ refers to a loss of appetite, while __________ indicates that it is due to emotional reasons.

A. bulimia, anorexia B. anorexia, nervosa C. nervosa, anorexia D. anorexia, bulimia 29. When pointing to their ideal male body type, men with eating disorders chose body types that were A. larger than what the average male chose. B. smaller than what the average male chose. C. the same size as what the average male chose. D. They could not report what the difference was. 30. Review of the anorexia nervosa subtype literature for the preparation of the DSM-5 concluded that they had A. high reliability. B. high predictive validity. C. low predictive validity. D. low reliability. 31. During binge episodes, many people with bulimia A. feel a great sense of control. B. experience a feeling of being out of control. C. feel very satisfied. D. None of the above is correct. 32. Compared to anorexia nervosa, the diagnosis of bulimia nervosa is associated with A. higher mortality rates. B. lower mortality rates. C. equal mortality rates. D. None of the above; data on mortality caused by eating disorders does not exist. 33. Which of the following is most prevalent? A. Binge eating disorder B. Anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type C. Anorexia nervosa, restricting type D. Bulimia nervosa 34. Research regarding the role of the hypothalamus in anorexia nervosa indicates that A. the hypothalamus is damaged in most individuals with anorexia. B. hypothalamus dysfunction is the most likely explanation for the fact that people with anorexia do not experience hunger. C. the hypothalamus appears to be overactive in people with anorexia, leading to binge eating. D. dysfunction in the hypothalamus does not seem to be an important factor in anorexia. 35. The cognitive-behavioural view of bulimia suggests that binges result from A. breaking self-rules about dieting. B. ambivalence over social pressure to be thin.

C. excessive desire for peer approval. D. not accepting responsibility for actions. 36. A recent area of research in eating disorders has been A. actual eating habits. B. associated fears such as phobias or other anxiety disorders. C. concerns with self-focused attention. D. child abuse and the link to eating disorders. 37. Which is NOT a disadvantage of medication in the treatment of bulimia? A. Relapses when medication is stopped B. It controls only bingeing, not purging C. Unpleasant side effects D. High dropout rates 38. The DSM-5 categorises eating disorders as a) Feeding and Eating Disorders. b) Addictive Disorders. c) Anxiety Disorders. d) Obsessive Disorders. 39. The distorted body image that accompanies anorexia nervosa is frequently assessed using the a) Eating Disorders Inventory. b) Ecological Momentary Assessment. c) Feeding Distortion Inventory. d) None of the above is correct 40. Cathy stopped eating meals over two months ago. Now, she eats very little, and only when under some family pressure. She has lost over 10 kilograms, and is now about 15% below normal body weight for her height. She probably has a) anorexia, restricting type. b) anorexia, binge-eating-purging type. c) bulimia nervosa. d) binge eating disorder. 41. Cheryl 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. Cheryl most likely has a) anorexia, restricting type. b) anorexia, binge-eating-purging type. c) bulimia nervosa. d) binge eating disorder. 42. A biological consequence of anorexia nervosa is a) dry skin. b) kidney and gastrointestinal problems.

c) lanugo. d) All of the above are correct. 43. Prior to the onset of bulimia, sufferers often a) had anorexia nervosa. b) were dieting. c) had attempted suicide. d) had higher than normal levels of serotonin....