Question 1

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

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A)   Maya, whose parents are both constantly dieting
B)   Jane, whose family is perfectionistic, successful, and eager to maintain harmony
C)   Emily, whose mom and dad recently divorced
D)   Tess, whose family emphasizes achievement, support, and communicationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

When men are asked to identify the ideal male body,what do they typically select?

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A)   a body weight that is heavier than the weight females think is most attractive
B)   a body weight that is the same as their own weight
C)   a body weight that is lighter than the weight females think is most attractive
D)   a body weight that is roughly 7 kilograms lighter than their own weightE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are generally "blamed" on culture and society.At the same time,there appears to be a genetic influence as well.Explain how culture and genetics may interact in the development of anorexia and bulimia.

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Question 4

In their preventive study of eating disorders in young adolescent girls,what did Killen and colleagues (1994) find to be one of the most powerful factors for predicting later symptoms of eating disorders?

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A)   negative and dysfunctional attitudes about food and eating
B)   low self-esteem
C)   early concern about being overweight
D)   high levels of competitivenessE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

What is the most common medical complication of anorexia?

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A)   cessation of menstrual cycle
B)   electrolyte imbalance
C)   increased heart rate
D)   downy hair on limbsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Anne has anorexia nervosa and Julie has bulimia nervosa.What do both women have in common?

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A)   a desire to be beautiful
B)   a desire to be adored and loved
C)   an overwhelming urge to be thin
D)   an aversion to eatingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Jill has been in treatment for anorexia for the past two months.Over this time,she has gained weight to the point where her weight is in the average range for a woman of her height.What does the fact that she gained weight fairly quickly in treatment mean?

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A)   It means she is probably in need of little, if any, further treatment.
B)   It means her prognosis for a full recovery is very good.
C)   It means little in terms of how likely she is to be successful in the long term.
D)   It means she has completed the most difficult part of her treatment.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 8

How does the death rate (including suicide) due to eating disorders compare to the death rates for other psychological disorders?

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A)   It is lower than that of most psychological disorders.
B)   It is the highest of all of the psychological disorders.
C)   It is higher than that for any other psychological disorder except depression.
D)   It is higher than that of most psychological disorders.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What do genetic influences on eating disorders most likely involve?

Accepted Answer

A)   a specific gene for each actual eating disorder
B)   inherited, nonspecific personality traits that may make development of an eating disorder more likely
C)   multiple genes interacting in ways not yet determined that directly produce eating disordered behaviour
D)   recessive genesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

How much sleep do healthy adults need each night?

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A)   It depends on the individual.
B)   They get more than eight hours.
C)   They get between seven and eight hours.
D)   They get under six hours.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What are two factors that help regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles?

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A)   light and psychological factors
B)   melatonin and light
C)   psychological factors and melatonin
D)   melatonin and serotoninE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours,Sarah experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash.The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination was real.What is Sarah's most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypersomnia
B)   sleep apnea
C)   narcolepsy
D)   a psychotic disorderE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is the most serious medical consequence of bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)   potential tooth erosion
B)   potential brain damage
C)   potential electrolyte imbalance
D)   potential intestinal disordersE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

What would an early stage of cognitive-behavioural treatment for bulimia most likely involve?

Accepted Answer

A)   inpatient treatment
B)   family therapy
C)   small, frequent meals
D)   antidepressant medicationE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

How are sleep disorders diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)   according to the quantity of sleep vs. the amount of sleep time the individual believes is desirable
B)   according to the quality and quantity of sleep and polysomnographic results
C)   according to the quality and quantity of sleep as well as daytime sequelae
D)   according to the clinical experience of the clinicianE) A) and B)
F) All of the above C

Question 16

While a patient sleeps,which of the following is NOT collected in the data of a polysomnographic evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle movements
B)   respiration
C)   brain waves
D)   metabolic rateE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Anxiety and primary insomnia often co-exist in a "chicken and egg" cycle,where it seems impossible to determine whether the anxiety is causing the sleep disorder or the sleep disorder is causing the anxiety.Describe the process of how anxiety and primary insomnia might interact within a patient.Why would it be difficult to determine which came first?

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Question 18

When are sleep problems considered a disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   when the individual is spending less than 50 percent of the time spent lying in bed actually being asleep
B)   when the individual experiences daytime fatigue
C)   when the sleep problems are accompanied by symptoms of depression and/or anxiety
D)   when the individual experiences discomfort or impairment because of itE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Joan is a six-year-old child who cries out in the middle of the night,appearing frightened and inconsolable.Her parents are unable to comfort her during these episodes,and Joan has no memory of the event in the morning.What does Joan appear to be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   temporary amnesia
B)   dyssomnia
C)   sleep terrors
D)   nightmaresE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 20

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ming, a 32-year-old male who recently suffered head trauma in a car accident
B)   Harpreet, an 88-year-old female with cerebral vascular disease
C)   Karen, a 64-year-old overweight female
D)   John, a 64-year-old overweight maleE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Anne has anorexia nervosa and Julie has bulimia nervosa.What do both women have in common?

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Jill has been in treatment for anorexia for the past two months.Over this time,she has gained weight to the point where her weight is in the average range for a woman of her height.What does the fact that she gained weight fairly quickly in treatment mean?

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How does the death rate (including suicide) due to eating disorders compare to the death rates for other psychological disorders?

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What are two factors that help regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles?

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While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours,Sarah experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash.The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination was real.What is Sarah's most likely diagnosis?

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