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Psych 2030 Final Exam Test BanksThe example cited in the text of saints starving themselves out of devotion is
A) an illustration of the binge-purge cycle.
B) not considered a historical form of anorexia nervosa.
C) not a case of anorexia nervosa because it involves a religious context.
D) an example of the impact of context on symptom expression in an illness. -
correct answer D
Among young women in today's culture, anorexia nervosa is generally interpreted
as
A) self-denial in order to attain a state of euphoria.
B) an attempt to achieve an ideal state of thinness.
C) a wish for parental attention.
D) a need to remain childlike in body build. - correct answer B
Select the statement that is FALSE regarding anorexia nervosa.
A) Victims weigh less than 85% of their ideal body weight.
B) It is rarely associated with mortality.
C) Younger patients do not have normal developmental weight gains.
D) Cases may be found throughout history. - correct answer B
Margaret's appetite has decreased markedly over the course of the semester,
resulting in a weight of 100 lbs. on her 5'9" frame. Her roommate has noticed that
she tends to wear layers of clothing even in warm weather and frequently
complains about her weight. If Margaret were referred for evaluation for an
eating disorder, what percent of ideal body weight would be used as a criterion
for excessive weight loss?
A) 35%
B) 50%
C) 65%
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D) 85% - correct answer D
Body mass index (BMI) is a way of expressing
A) the ratio of height and weight to percent body fat.
B) the threshold for abnormal weight loss.
C) percent of body fat.
D) both height and weight in one measure. - correct answer D
Clinicians use the ________ in determining the weight status of their clients.
A) caloric weight index (CWI)
B) body mass index (BMI)
C) weight to height ratio (WHR)
D) body weight ratio (BWR) - correct answer B
Alejandra has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. Her dinner last night
consisted of 3 celery sticks, a spoonful of hummus, half of a slice of pita bread,
and a cup of tea. Feeling full and bloated after eating, Alejandra decided to work
out on the treadmill for 40 minutes. Which of the following anorexia nervosa
subtypes accurately describes her condition?
A) Binging
B) Dieting
C) Purging
D) Restricting - correct answer D
Which of the following statements is TRUE of the binge eating/purging subtype of
anorexia nervosa?
Both binge eating and purging must be present for the diagnosis to be made.
B) Binge eating, purging, or both may be present for the disorder to be
diagnosed.
C) Binge eating is often accompanied by excessive exercise.
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D) Binge eating need only occur once to meet the diagnostic criterion. - correct
answer B
A particularly perplexing clinical feature of anorexia nervosa is the
A) individual's intense fear of gaining weight despite emaciation.
B) person's concern over parental approval and acceptance.
C) person's inability to articulate any food favorites.
D) patient's willingness to binge after long periods of starvation. - correct
answer A
Kaylyn suffers from anorexia nervosa. She induces vomiting. This is called
A) bingeing.
B) emaciation.
C) purging.
D) restricting. - correct answer C
Three consecutive months of ___________has been removed from the official
diagnosis of anorexia nervosa in the DSM 5 because it was determined that no
meaningful differences occurred between individuals with anorexia nervosa who
do and do not menstruate.
A) weight loss
B) amenorrhea
C) purging
D) denial of emaciation - correct answer B
Select the statement below that is TRUE of amenorrhea and the diagnosis of
anorexia nervosa in the DSM-5.
A) Amenorrhea need not be present for anorexia nervosa to be diagnosed.
B) Research demonstrates meaningful differences in diagnosis between females
who do and do not menstruate.
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C) Amenorrhea must be present for an anorexia nervosa diagnosis.
D) Menstruation must occur monthly but for briefer periods than usual for a
diagnosis of anorexia nervosa. - correct answer A
An associated medical feature of anorexia nervosa that might explain the
tendency to layer clothing even in mild temperatures is
lowered body temperature.
B) heightened blood pressure.
C) increased heart rate.
D) shallow breathing. - correct answer A
Epidemiological estimates of the prevalence of anorexia nervosa reveal that
approximately 1 in _______ girls or women will suffer from it at some point in
their lives.
A) 1,000
B) 100
C) 10,000
D) 100,000 - correct answer A
Females are ____ more likely to develop anorexia nervosa than are males.
A) 3 times
B) 5 times
C) 6 times
D) 9 times - correct answer A
There is controversy in the research concerning the incidence of anorexia nervosa
in our country; some studies report stable rates, while others report an increase.
This discrepancy may be explained by the way in which studies were conducted or
A) attrition rates in studies.
B) the fact that many people never seek treatment.
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