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Epidemiologic data on eating disorders
 
  A) suggest that eating disorders are more prevalent among black women than white women in the U.S.
   B) do not provide us with a clear picture of the racial and ethnic distribution of the disorders.
   C) indicate that American Indian females have a disproportionately high rate of eating disorders compared to Hispanic females.
   D) suggest that anorexia nervosa among black women is underreported.

Question 2

Worry about health may be considered excessive when it results in functional impairment or unnecessary medical procedures.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

Describe the functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in the fight-or-flight response.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 4

The Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D) has usefulness in assessing
 
  A) children of depressed parents who are at high risk for depression.
   B) prevalence rates of depression within a specific group.
   C) community members who are depression-resistant.
   D) sources of stress leading to depression in community members.

Question 5

Alice has been ordered to attend counseling because she assaulted one of her husband's female coworkers. At the first session, she appeared highly guarded and refused to answer many of the questions posed to her.
 
  Eventually the therapist determined that Alice believed her husband was having an affair with the woman she attacked. Her husband has denied the affair and he, along with several other people, has repeatedly told Alice that the coworker is happily involved in a long-term relationship with her female partner. In the end, Alice angrily stomped out of the therapy session because she became convinced that the therapist was also attracted to her husband and was just looking for dirt on her. Alice may have _____ personality disorder.
  A) schizotypal
  B) schizoid
  C) paranoid
  D) antisocial

Question 6

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding eating disorders among females?
 
  A) They may result from increased pressure to attain the thin ideal.
   B) They may result from the influence of hormones on appetite and weight regulation.
   C) They may be diagnosed more frequently because of sex biases in the diagnostic criteria.
   D) They are more likely than males to engage in binge eating disorders.

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