Callie and Raquel both have problems with binging and purging. They both eat large evening meals and both then purge what they have eaten. Callie engages in this three to four times a week, and Raquel does so once a week on Sundays.
What would be the diagnosis for each of these individuals?
a. Callie's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa; Raquel does not meet DSM criteria.
b. Callie's diagnosis would be anorexia nervosa; Raquel does not meet DSM criteria.
c. Callie's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa; Raquel's diagnosis would be anorexia nervosa.
d. Callie's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa; Raquel's diagnosis would be bulimia nervosa.
Question 2Delilah is overweight. She likes to eat cookies and other sugary snacks, and often eats an entire package at one sitting. She is upset by this because she knows how important weight is to health, but she does not engage in any compensatory behaviors.
Which of the following would be a likely diagnosis?
a. anorexia nervosa
b. bulimia nervosa
c. binge eating disorder
d. purging disorder
Question 3What do the somatic symptom and dissociative disorders have in common?
a. Both are characterized by physical complaints.
b. Both are more common in men.
c. Both appear to be ways of alleviating anxiety.
d. Both have onset during early childhood.
Question 4In her mid-thirties, Cheryl became preoccupied with her weight and began dieting and exercising. After losing a substantial amount of weight, she was still not happy with how she looked and continued to restrict her food intake.
After several fainting spells resulting from her low calorie intake, her employer referred her to a clinician who recognized the signs of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is unique about Cheryl's case?
a. Eating disorders rarely start during the mid-thirties.
b. The likelihood of anorexia being so readily recognized and diagnosed is slim.
c. Few women with anorexia exercise.
d. A diagnosis of anorexia is rarely made before the condition becomes life-threatening.
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