#1
Which of the following is a common eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise?
Bulimia nervosa
ExplanationBulimia nervosa involves binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise.
#2
What is the term for an eating disorder characterized by a severe restriction of food intake leading to significant weight loss and nutritional deficiencies?
Anorexia nervosa
ExplanationAnorexia nervosa is characterized by severe food intake restriction leading to weight loss and nutritional deficiencies.
#3
Which of the following is a common characteristic of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)?
Limited variety of foods consumed
ExplanationAvoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is characterized by a limited variety of foods consumed.
#4
What is the primary psychological characteristic associated with anorexia nervosa?
Intense fear of gaining weight
ExplanationAnorexia nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a common sub-type of eating disorders?
Somatic symptom disorder
ExplanationSomatic symptom disorder is not a common sub-type of eating disorders.
#6
What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in the treatment of eating disorders?
Changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
ExplanationThe primary focus of CBT in treating eating disorders is changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
#7
Which of the following factors is NOT considered a risk factor for the development of eating disorders?
Healthy family dynamics
ExplanationHealthy family dynamics is not considered a risk factor for eating disorders.
#8
What is the term for the process of eating large quantities of food in a short period while feeling a lack of control over eating?
Binge eating
ExplanationBinge eating is the process of consuming large quantities of food in a short period with a lack of control.
#9
What is the primary difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in terms of weight regulation?
Anorexia nervosa involves excessive weight loss, while bulimia nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors.
ExplanationAnorexia nervosa involves excessive weight loss, while bulimia nervosa involves episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors.
#10
In the context of eating disorders, what does the term 'body dysmorphic disorder' refer to?
A distorted perception of one's own body
ExplanationBody dysmorphic disorder refers to a distorted perception of one's own body.
#11
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in the development of eating disorders?
Serotonin
ExplanationSerotonin is often implicated in the development of eating disorders.
#12
Which demographic group is more commonly affected by binge eating disorder?
Adult females
ExplanationBinge eating disorder is more commonly seen in adult females.
#13
What is the role of serotonin in the regulation of appetite and mood, which may be relevant to eating disorders?
Decreases appetite and induces negative mood
ExplanationSerotonin decreases appetite and induces negative mood, which may be relevant to eating disorders.
#14
Which psychological factor is often associated with the development and maintenance of eating disorders?
Perfectionism
ExplanationPerfectionism is often associated with the development and maintenance of eating disorders.
#15
Which of the following is a potential consequence of severe and prolonged bulimia nervosa?
Osteoporosis
ExplanationOsteoporosis is a potential consequence of severe and prolonged bulimia nervosa.