Module 10: Feeding and Eating Disorders
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What does it mean that the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are 'mutually exclusive'?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is a key characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
View answer and explanationWhat is the defining feature of Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) that separates it from Bulimia Nervosa?
View answer and explanationHow is 'binge eating' defined within the context of Bulimia Nervosa?
View answer and explanationAccording to the National Eating Disorder Alliance (NEDA) website, what is the prevalence of anorexia nervosa in women at any point in time?
View answer and explanationIn which type of countries is anorexia nervosa most prevalent?
View answer and explanationWhat is the 12-month prevalence range for bulimia nervosa as reported by the DSM?
View answer and explanationA report by Hudson et al. (2007) indicates that Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) is how many times more common than anorexia and bulimia?
View answer and explanationWhich two disorders are more commonly seen in individuals with anorexia who engage in binge-eating/purging behaviors?
View answer and explanationWhat is the estimated percentage of individuals with anorexia nervosa who have attempted suicide?
View answer and explanationBesides bipolar and depressive disorders, which other mental health concern is often present in those with bulimia nervosa?
View answer and explanationWhat is the approximate prevalence of substance use disorder among those with bulimia?
View answer and explanationWhich two disorders are listed as common comorbidities with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?
View answer and explanationThe argument that eating disorders are 'multidimensional disorders' implies that their development is caused by what?
View answer and explanationIf an identical twin is diagnosed with anorexia, what is the concordance rate, or the chance the other twin will also develop anorexia in their lifetime?
View answer and explanationWhat is the concordance rate for bulimia in fraternal twins?
View answer and explanationWithin the hypothalamus, which structure is responsible for initiating the hunger cues that cause an organism to eat?
View answer and explanationThe cognitive theory of eating disorders suggests they are a variant of which other psychological disorder?
View answer and explanationWhat sociocultural factor, particularly emphasized in Western countries, is considered a core feature of eating disorders?
View answer and explanationAccording to a study by Caldwell and colleagues (1997), which group of women was found to be equally as dissatisfied with their physique as high-income white women?
View answer and explanationAmong men diagnosed with an eating disorder, what is most often identified as the primary reason for their eating behaviors?
View answer and explanationWhich personality trait, defined as the belief that one must be perfect, is identified as a contributing factor to disorders related to eating, particularly anorexia nervosa?
View answer and explanationWhat is the immediate goal for the treatment of an individual with anorexia nervosa?
View answer and explanationFamily-Based Therapy (FBT) has been shown to elicit what percentage of weight restoration in one year for children and adolescents with anorexia?
View answer and explanationWhat is the initial goal of treatment for Bulimia Nervosa?
View answer and explanationIn Interpersonal Psychotherapy adapted for eating disorders (IPT-E), what is the primary focus of Phase Two?
View answer and explanationWhich combination of treatments are among the most effective for Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?
View answer and explanationWhat is the approximate mortality rate for anorexia nervosa over the first 10 years from presentation?
View answer and explanationFor a diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa, how frequently must the cycle of binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur on average?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT listed as a typical emotional or behavioral warning sign for Anorexia Nervosa?
View answer and explanationAccording to the diagnostic guidelines, if an individual has a significantly low body weight and also engages in binge/purging behaviors, what is the correct diagnosis?
View answer and explanationIn the U.S., the prevalence of anorexia nervosa is lower among which two ethnoracial groups compared to non-Latinx Whites?
View answer and explanationWhat percentage of adolescent females experience subthreshold bulimia?
View answer and explanationAccording to a study by Stice and Bohon (2012), what is the range for the percentage of females who will develop binge eating disorder?
View answer and explanationObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more frequently seen as a comorbidity in individuals with which type of anorexia nervosa?
View answer and explanationApproximately what fraction of individuals with bulimia have experienced suicidal ideation?
View answer and explanationWhat percentage of individuals with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) have reported suicidal ideation?
View answer and explanationRelatives of individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder are up to how many times more likely to also be diagnosed with an eating disorder?
View answer and explanationWhich structure within the hypothalamus is responsible for sending signals of satiation, telling the organism to stop eating?
View answer and explanationWhat does the text note about race discrepancies in the context of Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?
View answer and explanationAccording to the transdiagnostic model of eating disorders, what does overall low self-esteem increase the risk for?
View answer and explanationWhat occurs during Phase 1 of Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for anorexia nervosa?
View answer and explanationIn the context of treating bulimia, what is an example of an activity used in Exposure and Response Prevention to prevent purging after a binge?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary goal of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) when used as a treatment for bulimia nervosa?
View answer and explanationWhile interpersonal therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy are effective in reducing binge-eating episodes in Binge-Eating Disorder (BED), what have they NOT been effective in achieving?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is listed as an unfavorable prognostic feature for anorexia nervosa?
View answer and explanationWhat percentage of adolescents will be diagnosed with at least one eating disorder by their 20th birthday?
View answer and explanationTo meet the criteria for Binge-Eating Disorder, the binge-eating episodes must be associated with at least how many specified feelings or behaviors, such as eating quicker than usual or feeling disgusted with oneself?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is listed as a common antecedent of binge eating for individuals with bulimia?
View answer and explanationWhat reason does the text speculate for why males may not be diagnosed with eating disorders as frequently as women?
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