Question 1

The most important and immediate goal in the treatment of a patient with anorexia nervosa is ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   family acceptance of the problem
B)   weight gain
C)   balanced diet
D)   resolution of family issuesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Amy is a young woman who is very competitive and comes from a high-achieving, wealthy family. She is very social and likes the fact that she is quite popular. She believes that her popularity is dependent on the weight and shape of her body. Amy has a boyfriend but worries that she may care more about their relationship than he does. The feature that puts Amy most at risk for an eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa is her

Accepted Answer

A)   belief that her weight and body shape influence her popularity.
B)   belief that her boyfriend cares less about the relationship than she does.
C)   successful family.
D)   competitive nature.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Average weight loss on diet programs such as Atkins and Weight Watchers is .

Accepted Answer

A)   4 to 7 pounds
B)   10 to 15 pounds
C)   20 to 25 pounds
D)   30 or more poundsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The different types of sleep apnea are

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A)   obstructive, central, and sleep-related hypoventilation.
B)   obstructive, chronic, and sleep-related hypoventilation.
C)   central, chronic, and mixed.
D)   hypersomnolent, chronic, and parasomnicE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Dietary restraint studies suggest that people who are starved

Accepted Answer

A)   stop caring about food.
B)   may become preoccupied with food and eating.
C)   lose interest in food over time.
D)   gradually adjust to starvation diets.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Individuals with night eating syndrome

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A)   consume a third of their daily intake after their evening meal.
B)   binge during the night.
C)   do not wake up while eating during the night.
D)   often purge after eating.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

An individual who wakes up feeling that there are other people in the room but is unable to move or say anything may be experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)   cataplexy associated with sleep apnea.
B)   hypnagogic hallucinations associated with hypersomnia.
C)   sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations associated with narcolepsy.
D)   sleep paralysis and hypnogogic hallucinations associated with hypersomnia.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Sleepwalking is fairly common, and recent research suggests that more than ____ of school-aged children sleepwalk.

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   20%
C)   30%
D)   50%E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following young women appears to be at the highest risk for developing an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Linda, whose mom and dad recently divorced
B)   Carla, whose family members always seem to be fighting with each other
C)   Sandy, whose family emphasizes achievement, support, and communication
D)   Bonnie, whose family is perfectionistic, successful, and eager to maintain harmonyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

When women are asked to identify the most attractive female body weight, they typically identify a weight that is

Accepted Answer

A)   lower than the weight identified by men.
B)   the same as the weight identified by men.
C)   higher than the weight identified by men.
D)   20% lower than their own body weight.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

After engaging in an extended session of binge eating, Thomas goes to the bathroom and makes himself vomit. He thinks that he has removed all of the food he consumed from his stomach, but in fact he will only have removed around percent of the calories he consumed.

Accepted Answer

A)   one-third
B)   one-quarter
C)   one-half
D)   two-thirdsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The intent of taxing the purchase of unhealthy foods would be to

Accepted Answer

A)   make unhealthy foods less attractive to consumers.
B)   punish the poor.
C)   raise general government revenue.
D)   increase profits for food manufacturers.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   CBT was superior to IPT.
B)   IPT was superior to CBT.
C)   CBT and IPT had equivalent rates of helping clients improve.
D)   neither therapy was successful at helping clients improve.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Samantha started having difficulty falling asleep during final exam week. Although exams are over, she now starts to worry about sleep right after dinner. Even the sight of her bed makes her very anxious. The fact that Samantha's insomnia continues long after the stress of exams is over points to the role of sleep disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)   biology
B)   other medical conditions
C)   learning
D)   unknown factorsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

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)  .

Accepted Answer

A)   parasomnia
B)   dyssomnia
C)   type of REM sleep deprivation
D)   anxiety problemE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Surgical treatments are likely to be the

Accepted Answer

A)   first line of treatment for the very obese.
B)   last line of treatment for the very obese.
C)   treatment of choice for anyone who wants to lose weight.
D)   most rare of weight loss treatments.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The median age of onset for all eating disorders is years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   13 to 19
B)   18 to 21
C)   20 to 26
D)   10 to 14E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Of the following, the correct pairing is .

Accepted Answer

A)   dyssomnia - sleepwalking
B)   dyssomnia - inability to fall asleep
C)   parasomnia - waking up after 3 or 4 hours of sleep and then being unable to fall back to sleep
D)   parasomnia - lack of REM sleepE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Discuss possible treatments for eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A severe difficulty in regulating sleep that is induced by jet lag or by working rotating shifts is an example of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   circadian rhythm sleep disorder
B)   sleep apnea
C)   hypersomnolence disorder
D)   narcolepsyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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