Sarah has the nonpurging type of bulimia. Sonia has the restricting type of anorexia. Which of the following is likely?
a. They are both aware that their eating patterns are not normal.
b. Sarah uses fasting as a way to control her weight but Sonia does not.
c. They both are overly concerned with their weight.
d. Sarah is at risk for comorbid mental disorders but Sonia is not.
Question 2Which statement about bipolar disorders is accurate?
a. There is stronger evidence of genetic influence for depressive disorders than for bipolar disorders.
b. The age of onset is typically earlier for depressive disorders than for bipolar disorders.
c. There are circadian rhythm abnormalities present in both depressive disorders and bipolar disorders.
d. Individuals with depressive disorders are more likely than those with bipolar disorders to attempt suicide.
Question 3Compared to anorexia nervosa, bulimia ____.
a. is much easier to diagnose on the basis of appearance
b. is much more prevalent
c. has little to do with self-control
d. is unrelated to body size concern or weight
Question 4Greta's psychiatrist advises her to buy bright lights, which are to be turned on in the early morning hours of winter days to reduce her problem with depression. We can guess that Greta's problem is ____.
a. dysthymia due to a medical condition
b. major depressive disorders with a seasonal pattern
c. postpartum onset
d. rapid-cycling bipolar disorder
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