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Module 10: Feeding and Eating Disorders

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Question 1

What does it mean that the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are 'mutually exclusive'?

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Question 2

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?

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Question 3

What is the defining feature of Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) that separates it from Bulimia Nervosa?

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Question 4

How is 'binge eating' defined within the context of Bulimia Nervosa?

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Question 5

According to the National Eating Disorder Alliance (NEDA) website, what is the prevalence of anorexia nervosa in women at any point in time?

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Question 6

In which type of countries is anorexia nervosa most prevalent?

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Question 7

What is the 12-month prevalence range for bulimia nervosa as reported by the DSM?

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Question 8

A report by Hudson et al. (2007) indicates that Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) is how many times more common than anorexia and bulimia?

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Question 9

Which two disorders are more commonly seen in individuals with anorexia who engage in binge-eating/purging behaviors?

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Question 10

What is the estimated percentage of individuals with anorexia nervosa who have attempted suicide?

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Question 11

Besides bipolar and depressive disorders, which other mental health concern is often present in those with bulimia nervosa?

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Question 12

What is the approximate prevalence of substance use disorder among those with bulimia?

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Question 13

Which two disorders are listed as common comorbidities with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?

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Question 14

The argument that eating disorders are 'multidimensional disorders' implies that their development is caused by what?

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Question 15

If 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?

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Question 16

What is the concordance rate for bulimia in fraternal twins?

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Question 17

Within the hypothalamus, which structure is responsible for initiating the hunger cues that cause an organism to eat?

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Question 18

The cognitive theory of eating disorders suggests they are a variant of which other psychological disorder?

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Question 19

What sociocultural factor, particularly emphasized in Western countries, is considered a core feature of eating disorders?

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Question 20

According 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?

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Question 21

Among men diagnosed with an eating disorder, what is most often identified as the primary reason for their eating behaviors?

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Question 22

Which 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?

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Question 23

What is the immediate goal for the treatment of an individual with anorexia nervosa?

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Question 24

Family-Based Therapy (FBT) has been shown to elicit what percentage of weight restoration in one year for children and adolescents with anorexia?

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Question 25

What is the initial goal of treatment for Bulimia Nervosa?

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Question 26

In Interpersonal Psychotherapy adapted for eating disorders (IPT-E), what is the primary focus of Phase Two?

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Question 27

Which combination of treatments are among the most effective for Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?

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Question 28

What is the approximate mortality rate for anorexia nervosa over the first 10 years from presentation?

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Question 29

For a diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa, how frequently must the cycle of binge eating and compensatory behaviors occur on average?

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Question 30

Which of the following is NOT listed as a typical emotional or behavioral warning sign for Anorexia Nervosa?

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Question 31

According 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?

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Question 32

In the U.S., the prevalence of anorexia nervosa is lower among which two ethnoracial groups compared to non-Latinx Whites?

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Question 33

What percentage of adolescent females experience subthreshold bulimia?

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Question 34

According to a study by Stice and Bohon (2012), what is the range for the percentage of females who will develop binge eating disorder?

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Question 35

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more frequently seen as a comorbidity in individuals with which type of anorexia nervosa?

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Question 36

Approximately what fraction of individuals with bulimia have experienced suicidal ideation?

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Question 37

What percentage of individuals with Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) have reported suicidal ideation?

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Question 38

Relatives of individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder are up to how many times more likely to also be diagnosed with an eating disorder?

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Question 39

Which structure within the hypothalamus is responsible for sending signals of satiation, telling the organism to stop eating?

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Question 40

What does the text note about race discrepancies in the context of Binge-Eating Disorder (BED)?

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Question 41

According to the transdiagnostic model of eating disorders, what does overall low self-esteem increase the risk for?

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Question 42

What occurs during Phase 1 of Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for anorexia nervosa?

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Question 43

In the context of treating bulimia, what is an example of an activity used in Exposure and Response Prevention to prevent purging after a binge?

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Question 44

What is the primary goal of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) when used as a treatment for bulimia nervosa?

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Question 45

While 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?

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Question 46

Which of the following is listed as an unfavorable prognostic feature for anorexia nervosa?

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Question 47

What percentage of adolescents will be diagnosed with at least one eating disorder by their 20th birthday?

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Question 48

To 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?

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Question 49

Which of the following is listed as a common antecedent of binge eating for individuals with bulimia?

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Question 50

What reason does the text speculate for why males may not be diagnosed with eating disorders as frequently as women?

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