Question 1

Many clinicians suggest that the most difficult part of treatment for anorexia,and the part of treatment where many anorexics are not successful,is

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A)   initial weight gain.
B)   admitting that there is a problem and agreeing to begin treatment.
C)   changing their attitudes regarding body and self-image.
D)   when they become bulimic.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n) _____________.

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A)   parasomnia
B)   dyssomnia
C)   type of REM sleep deprivation
D)   anxiety problemE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Individuals who experience marked distress due to binge eating,but do not engage in extreme compensatory behaviors,would meet the diagnostic criteria for _____.

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A)   bulimia
B)   binge-eating disorder (BE
D)  
C)   anorexia
D)   rumination disorderE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

While cheering for his son,Jim suddenly collapses to the floor and gets up after a few moments.What characteristic of narcolepsy may Jim have experienced?

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A)   Cataplexy
B)   Sleep paralysis
C)   Hypnagogic hallucinations
D)   None of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia indicates that one year after treatment,

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A)   BT was superior to CBT, which was superior to IPT.
B)   BT was equivalent to CBT and both were superior to IPT.
C)   CBT was equivalent to IPT.
D)   all therapies had some effectiveness but no therapy was found to be more effective than any other.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of those who develop anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa?

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A)   Female
B)   Upper socioeconomic status
C)   Low intelligence
D)   Competitive environmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The most common medical complication of anorexia is ____________.

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A)   brittle hair
B)   downy hair on limbs
C)   electrolyte imbalance
D)   cessation of menstrual cycleE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

One method of preventing obesity that has been suggested is

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A)   instituting a "Twinkie tax" on all food with a high sugar content.
B)   reducing the cost of health foods.
C)   taking soda and junk food vending machines out of schools.
D)   all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

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A)   Number of fat cells
B)   Likelihood of fat storage
C)   Activity levels
D)   Fat cell shapeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Describe primary insomnia and contrast it to hypersomnia and narcolepsy.

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Question 11

When treating anorexia,you should remember that

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A)   initial weight gain is a good indication of responsiveness to treatment.
B)   dysfunctional thoughts must be altered, which can be a difficult process.
C)   since the family is usually the major cause of the disorder, it should be excluded in therapy.
D)   it is relatively easy to motivate those suffering from anorexia to gain weight.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

A risk factor for bingeing may be ____________.

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A)   sensitivity to taste
B)   overeating
C)   indifference to food
D)   attempts to restrict food intakeE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep.In addition,he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened.At this point,we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by

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A)   medical conditions.
B)   psychological concerns.
C)   a diagnosable sleep disorder.
D)   either medical or psychological conditions.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

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A)   The influence of behavioral genetics
B)   The fact that boys are encouraged to play sports and girls to be active in social functions
C)   The fact that puberty brings boys' bodies closer to the societal ideal and girls' bodies further from the societal ideal
D)   The differences in the way boys and girls tend to gain weight from overeatingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Binge-eating disorder is currently seen as a(n)

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A)   axis I disorder.
B)   axis II disorder.
C)   subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)   potential new disorder.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The approximate percentage of bulimia patients who do not purge is ______.

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A)   0
B)   6-8%
C)   30-35%
D)   70-75%E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

While a patient sleeps,a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

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A)   respiration
B)   muscle movements
C)   brain waves
D)   metabolic rateE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is ______.

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A)   genetics
B)   higher body temperature
C)   low body weight
D)   percentage of body fatE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Susan,who described her experience with anorexia on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8,said that as soon as she eats,she

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A)   becomes anxious.
B)   feels disgusting.
C)   becomes depressed.
D)   gains weight.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

To prevent insomnia,one should include all these sleep hygiene approaches EXCEPT

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A)   establish a bedtime routine.
B)   increase exposure to bright and natural light during daytime.
C)   increase exercise just before bedtime.
D)   limit fat in your diet.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 8: Eating And Sleep Disorders

A comparison of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for the treatment of bulimia indicates that one year after treatment,

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While a patient sleeps,a polysomnographic evaluation collects data on all of the following characteristics EXCEPT _________.

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One biological factor that has been related to individuals who experience insomnia is ______.

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Susan,who described her experience with anorexia on the "Abnormal Psychology Live" CD for Chapter 8,said that as soon as she eats,she

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The approximate percentage of bulimia patients who do not purge is ______.

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Describe primary insomnia and contrast it to hypersomnia and narcolepsy.

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Joe has recently started having a great deal of difficulty falling asleep.In addition,he frequently wakes up during the night and has trouble falling back to sleep once awakened.At this point,we can conclude that Joe's sleep problems are influenced by

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Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of those who develop anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa?

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Binge-eating disorder is currently seen as a(n)

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Which of the following genetic factors does NOT contribute to obesity?

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Which of the following might help to explain the vast differences in the incidence of eating disorders among men and women?

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One method of preventing obesity that has been suggested is

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While cheering for his son,Jim suddenly collapses to the floor and gets up after a few moments.What characteristic of narcolepsy may Jim have experienced?

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When treating anorexia,you should remember that

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To prevent insomnia,one should include all these sleep hygiene approaches EXCEPT

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Individuals who feel tired and cranky all day despite falling asleep at a normal hour and awakening at their usual time are most likely suffering from a(n) _____________.

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Many clinicians suggest that the most difficult part of treatment for anorexia,and the part of treatment where many anorexics are not successful,is

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Individuals who experience marked distress due to binge eating,but do not engage in extreme compensatory behaviors,would meet the diagnostic criteria for _____.

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The most common medical complication of anorexia is ____________.

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