Psych 2030 Final Exam Test Banks

The example cited in the text of saints starving themselves out of devotion is A) an illustration of the binge-purge cycle. B) not considered a historical form of anorexia nervosa. C) not a case of anorexia nervosa because it involves a religious context. D) an example of the impact of context on symptom expression in an illness. * Answer-D Among young women in today's culture, anorexia nervosa is generally interpreted as A) self-denial in order to attain a state of euphoria. B) an attempt to achieve an ideal state of thinness. C) a wish for parental attention. D) a need to remain childlike in body build. * Answer-B Select the statement that is FALSE regarding anorexia nervosa. A) Victims weigh less than 85% of their ideal body weight. B) It is rarely associated with mortality. C) Younger patients do not have normal developmental weight gains. D) Cases may be found throughout history. * Answer-B Margaret's appetite has decreased markedly over the course of the semester, resulting in a weight of 100 lbs. on her 5'9" frame. Her roommate has noticed that she tends to wear layers of clothing even in warm weather and frequently complains about her weight. If Margaret were referred for evaluation for an eating disorder, what percent of ideal body weight would be used as a criterion for excessive weight loss? A) 35% B) 50% C) 65% D) 85% * Answer-D Body mass index (BMI) is a way of expressing A) the ratio of height and weight to percent body fat. B) the threshold for abnormal weight loss. C) percent of body fat. D) both height and weight in one measure. * Answer-D Clinicians use the ________ in determining the weight status of their clients. A) caloric weight index (CWI) B) body mass index (BMI) C) weight to height ratio (WHR) D) body weight ratio (BWR) * Answer-B