What is anorexia nervosa? - ANSWER a disorder characterized by low
body weight and a disturbed body image
how many subtypes of anorexia are there? - ANSWER 2; restricted &
binge-eating
The subtype of anorexia nervosa that is characterized exclusively by
controlling the intake of food is called: - ANSWER restricting eating
An emaciated woman who perceives herself as too fat illustrates _____.
- ANSWER distorted thinking
The cessation of menstruation common to women with anorexia is
known as _____: - ANSWER amenorrhea
the disorder characterized by overeating and vomiting is: - ANSWER
bulimia nervosa (or binge-eating disorder)
those who have bulimia nervosa have about how many binge episodes
per week? - ANSWER between 1 and 30
kidney disease and heart problems are possible medical complications
of long-term _____. - ANSWER bulimia nervosa
the function in the body of glucagon-like peptide-1 is to act as a natural -
ANSWER appetite suppressant
what is a weight set point - ANSWER the weight in which a person's
body naturally returns after a diet
, Salvador Munuchin believed that family members who are overly
concerned with each other's affairs are known as - ANSWER enmeshed
family patterns
a therapy program conducted in a hospital ward that emphasizes
educating patients with anorexia, encouraging them and providing a
structured program for weight gain - ANSWER Supportive nursing care
a therapy approach in which a therapist exposes a patient with bulimia to
a bing-inducing stimulus and then prevents binge eating - ANSWER
exposure and response prevention
what medication has been shown to be particularly effective with bulimia
nervosa - ANSWER anti depressants
fear is the motivation to become thin for those suffering from _____ -
ANSWER anorexia nervosa
despite their focus on thinness, people with anorexia are _____ -
ANSWER preoccupied with food
Shelby suffers from anorexia nervosa and no longer has a menstrual
cycle, this is known as ______ - ANSWER amenorrhea
Janice suffers from bulimia nervosa and often forces herself to vomit.
She has also used laxatives and enemas and excessively exercises
regularly. She is engaging in _______ behaviors. - ANSWER
compensatory
Both anorexia and bulimia are most likely to occur in ______. This may
be due to the double standard of attraction. - ANSWER women/females
Minique evaluates her weight and shape negatively. She is experiencing
________ - ANSWER body dissatisfaction
People with high body dissatisfaction are more prone to: - ANSWER
eating disorders, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, body
dysmorphic disorders, and more
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