Features of include eating more rapidly than normal, eating despite feeling uncomfortably full, eating large amounts even when not hungry, eating alone because of embarrassment over quantity of food consumed, and feeling disgusted, depressed, or guilty after over eating.
a. bulimia
b. nervosa
c. anorexia
d. binge-eating episodes
Question 2People with autism that are found to bite or hit themselves, or bang their head against the wall, are exhibiting
a. antisocial behavior.
b. self-stimulating behavior.
c. self-injurious behavior.
d. autistic behavioral pattern.
Question 3Prevalence rates of mental disorder among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are similar to
a. European Americans.
b. African Americans.
c. Mexican Americans.
d. Canadian Americans.
Question 4To be diagnosed with binge-eating disorder, a person must undergo binge eating, on average, or more days a week for at least .
a. two; one month
b. one; three months
c. six; one month
d. six; six months
Question 5Given an elaborate account of different race and ethnicity prevalence data (generalities), what is the conclusion?
a. Race and ethnicity are inconclusive as risk factors
b. European and Asian populations have higher incidence
c. Caucasian groups are virtually immune to disorders
d. Hispanics and African Americans fare much worse
Question 6Many people with autism show behaviors such as excessive rocking, hand flapping, or walking on their toes that are called
a. savant skills.
b. repetitive behavior.
c. self-injurious behavior.
d. self-stimulatory behavior.