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Title: Socialization agents, such as peers, family members, and the media, may contribute to eating ...
Post by: ratus on Mar 9, 2018
Socialization agents, such as peers, family members, and the media, may contribute to eating disorders by helping to create ____.
 
  a. externalized notions of thin is in
  b. internalization of the thin ideal body image
  c. externalization of one's inner insecurities
  d. internalization of normal weight ideals

Question 2

A personality disorder diagnosis must include ____.
 
  a. a temporary, but not long-term, disruption in the ability to function normally
  b. inflexible personality traits that cause significant functional impairment and distress
  c. a preceding childhood or adolescent disorder
  d. an accompanying medical condition

Question 3

What may combine with maladaptive perfection and body dissatisfaction to create an even greater risk for an eating disorder?
 
  a. low levels of interpersonal competence
  b. an interest in eating healthy
  c. short-term anxiety to an external stressor
  d. lack of sleep or poor sleep habits

Question 4

Felix has been diagnosed with major depression. His psychologist has noted that he also demonstrates an exaggerated sense of self-importance and lack of empathy. According to the DSM-5, which statement concerning Felix is accurate?
 
  a. Felix will probably be assigned a depression diagnosis with anger issues.
  b. Felix will probably be assigned a personality disorder diagnosis that encompasses depression symptoms.
  c. Felix will probably be diagnosed with major depressive disorder and provided with life skills training.
  d. Felix will probably be diagnosed with both major depressive disorder and a personality disorder.

Question 5

What characteristic has been identified as a risk factor and may interact with body dissatisfaction to predict eating disorders?
 
  a. maladaptive perfectionism c. self-evaluation
  b. dieting d. depression

Question 6

The two diagnostic paths in the DSM-5 for personality disorders are ____ and ____.
 
  a. categorical diagnosis and dimensional plus categorical diagnosis
  b. Axis I; Axis II
  c. introversion; borderline
  d. cognitions; behaviors


Title: Socialization agents, such as peers, family members, and the media, may contribute to eating ...
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