What comorbid feature is associated with binge-eating disorder?
a. bipolar disorder
b. major depressive disorder
c. posttraumatic stress disorder
d. panic attack
Question 2Approximately what percentage of women in weight-control programs have binge-eating disorder?
a. 5-10 percent
b. 20-40 percent
c. 50-65 percent
d. 70-80 percent
Question 3What is one documented difference between African American and European American women with binge-eating disorder?
a. African American women are more likely to show symptoms of psychiatric distress.
b. African American women are more likely to be obese.
c. African American women appear to have greater concerns about their weight.
d. African American women are more likely to have been treated for eating problems.
Question 4Dr. Lublin attributes depression to errors in thinking that result in pessimism, negative views of self, and feelings of hopelessness. Dr. Lublin is which kind of therapist?
a. cognitive
b. humanistic
c. behavioral
d. psychodynamic
Question 5What is one way in which bulimia nervosa is similar to binge-eating disorder?
a. engaging in compensatory behaviors after eating
b. being secretive about eating
c. being generally overweight in either case
d. having an intense fear of becoming obese
Question 6Which treatment involves creating routines in day-to-day life and has been effective in reducing relapse of bipolar disorder?
a. social rhythm therapy
b. psychoeducation
c. family-focused therapy
d. cognitive-behavioral therapy
Question 7Belle has bulimia and Amanda has anorexia. Outcome studies suggest that ____.
a. Belle would probably have a more positive prognosis than Amanda
b. Amanda would probably have a more positive prognosis than Belle
c. Both would have a relatively poor prognosis
d. bulimia has a close to 100 percent recovery rate
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