PSYCH 2030A FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE ANSWERS
purging techniques - ANSWER laxatives, diuretics (increased frequency of urination),
self induced vomiting after eating
which subtype of bulimia nervosa is more rare - ANSWER the non-purging type (6-8%)
do patients with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa exercise more - ANSWER anorexia
nervosa
caroline davis and colleagues at york university found what about patients with anorexia
nervosa and bulimia nervosa? - ANSWER 81% of a group of patients with anorexia
nervosa exercised excessively compared to a 57% of a group of patients with bulimia
nervosa
medical consequences of bulimia - ANSWER - Salivary gland enlargement caused by
repeated vomiting, which gives the face a chubby appearance
- Repeated vomiting erodes the dental enamel on the inner surface of the front teeth
- Continued vomiting upsets the chemical balance of bodily fluids, including sodium and
potassium levels
- Intestinal problems from laxative abuse causing constipation or permanent colon
damage
- Calluses on fingers / the backs of their hands caused by the friction of contact with the
teeth and throat when repeatedly using their fingers to stimulate the gag reflex
electrolyte imbalance - ANSWER Continued vomiting may upset the chemical balance of
bodily fluids, including sodium and potassium level
electrolyte balances cause what - ANSWER cardiac arrhythmia (disrupted heartbeat)
and renal (kidney) failure, which both can be fatal
which mental disorder is related to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use
disorders, borderline personality disorder, and impulsivity - ANSWER bulimia nervosa
what did stewart and colleagues find after studying 58 women receiving treatment for
alcohol use disorder - ANSWER 71% percent of the women reported binge eating, 91%
of those displaying severe binge eating patterns
what did kristin von ranson and colleagues find about nicotine dependence in
adolescent girls? - ANSWER eating disorders were associated with nicotine
dependence in adolescent girls
,which toronto psychiatrists found that those with binge-purge types of eating disorders
smoke the most? - ANSWER toronto psychiatrists allan kaplan and blake woodside
Elliot Goldner and colleagues in Vancouver found what about bulimia and its relation to
other behaviors? - ANSWER bulimia may also be related to other behaviors that suggest
poor impulse control, such as compulsive shoplifting
medical consequences of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER - Cessation of menstruation
(amenorrhea)
- Dry skin, brittle hair and nails
- Sensitivity to or intolerance of cold temperatures
- Lanugo (downy hair on the limbs and cheeks)
- Cardiovascular problems (chronically low blood pressure and heart rate)
what is the age of onset for bulimia? - ANSWER 16-19 years old
what percent of individuals with bulimia are women? - ANSWER 90-95%
which race reports more eating disturbances? - ANSWER white people report more
eating disturbance among other groups, especially among college samples
which group has less body dissatisfaction, fewer weight concerns, and a more positive
self image, and a thinner perception of themselves compared to white girls? - ANSWER
black adolescent girls
why is body disturbance rare among traditional chinese cultures? - ANSWER In
traditional Chinese cultures, being slightly plump is highly valued, and ideals of beauty
are focused on the face rather than the body. Acne was more often reported as a
precipitant for anorexia nervosa than a fear of being fat.
is the prevalence of anorexia nervosa higher among teenage girls in japan or north
america? - ANSWER In Japan, the prevalence of anorexia nervosa among teenage girls
is still lower than the rate in North America
what is an eating disorder not concerning appearance? - ANSWER ARFID
(avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder)
what are the symptoms of ARFID - ANSWER a lack of interest in eating food,
oversensitivity to certain aspects of food (smell, taste, color), or concerns about eating
(ex: choking)
, what did Katzman and colleagues find using the surveillance program - ANSWER almost
40% of the patients identified with ARFID were male
after Garner and colleagues followed a group of 11- 14 year old female students in a
ballet school in Toronto, what did they estimate? - ANSWER they estimated that 25%
develop eating disorders during the two years of the study
who collected data from playboy magazine centerfolds and contestants in major beauty
pageants from 1959 and 1978 and found they they had became significantly thinner -
ANSWER Garner and colleagues
from 1979 to 1988, 69% of the Playboy centerfolds and beauty pageant contestants
were what weight? - ANSWER 15% or more below normal for their age and height
which mental disorder seems to have more of a genetic component - ANSWER eating
disorders
relatives of patients with eating disorders are how many times more likely to develop
eating disorders - ANSWER four to five times as likely as the general population
activity anorexia - ANSWER excessive physical activity causes a loss of appetite
activity anorexia in rodents - ANSWER Observed by Canadian researcher Stephanie
Hancock. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is activated by running. This
activity is important because it demonstrates that anorexia nervosa can occur even in
the absence of cultural factors
when are drug treatments effective in treating eating disorders? - ANSWER drug
treatments are found to be ineffective in treating of anorexia nervosa, but there is some
evidence of drugs being useful for people with bulimia during the binging and purging
cycle
when are medications useful in treating eating disorders? - ANSWER medications are
COMPLETE ANSWERS
purging techniques - ANSWER laxatives, diuretics (increased frequency of urination),
self induced vomiting after eating
which subtype of bulimia nervosa is more rare - ANSWER the non-purging type (6-8%)
do patients with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa exercise more - ANSWER anorexia
nervosa
caroline davis and colleagues at york university found what about patients with anorexia
nervosa and bulimia nervosa? - ANSWER 81% of a group of patients with anorexia
nervosa exercised excessively compared to a 57% of a group of patients with bulimia
nervosa
medical consequences of bulimia - ANSWER - Salivary gland enlargement caused by
repeated vomiting, which gives the face a chubby appearance
- Repeated vomiting erodes the dental enamel on the inner surface of the front teeth
- Continued vomiting upsets the chemical balance of bodily fluids, including sodium and
potassium levels
- Intestinal problems from laxative abuse causing constipation or permanent colon
damage
- Calluses on fingers / the backs of their hands caused by the friction of contact with the
teeth and throat when repeatedly using their fingers to stimulate the gag reflex
electrolyte imbalance - ANSWER Continued vomiting may upset the chemical balance of
bodily fluids, including sodium and potassium level
electrolyte balances cause what - ANSWER cardiac arrhythmia (disrupted heartbeat)
and renal (kidney) failure, which both can be fatal
which mental disorder is related to anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance use
disorders, borderline personality disorder, and impulsivity - ANSWER bulimia nervosa
what did stewart and colleagues find after studying 58 women receiving treatment for
alcohol use disorder - ANSWER 71% percent of the women reported binge eating, 91%
of those displaying severe binge eating patterns
what did kristin von ranson and colleagues find about nicotine dependence in
adolescent girls? - ANSWER eating disorders were associated with nicotine
dependence in adolescent girls
,which toronto psychiatrists found that those with binge-purge types of eating disorders
smoke the most? - ANSWER toronto psychiatrists allan kaplan and blake woodside
Elliot Goldner and colleagues in Vancouver found what about bulimia and its relation to
other behaviors? - ANSWER bulimia may also be related to other behaviors that suggest
poor impulse control, such as compulsive shoplifting
medical consequences of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER - Cessation of menstruation
(amenorrhea)
- Dry skin, brittle hair and nails
- Sensitivity to or intolerance of cold temperatures
- Lanugo (downy hair on the limbs and cheeks)
- Cardiovascular problems (chronically low blood pressure and heart rate)
what is the age of onset for bulimia? - ANSWER 16-19 years old
what percent of individuals with bulimia are women? - ANSWER 90-95%
which race reports more eating disturbances? - ANSWER white people report more
eating disturbance among other groups, especially among college samples
which group has less body dissatisfaction, fewer weight concerns, and a more positive
self image, and a thinner perception of themselves compared to white girls? - ANSWER
black adolescent girls
why is body disturbance rare among traditional chinese cultures? - ANSWER In
traditional Chinese cultures, being slightly plump is highly valued, and ideals of beauty
are focused on the face rather than the body. Acne was more often reported as a
precipitant for anorexia nervosa than a fear of being fat.
is the prevalence of anorexia nervosa higher among teenage girls in japan or north
america? - ANSWER In Japan, the prevalence of anorexia nervosa among teenage girls
is still lower than the rate in North America
what is an eating disorder not concerning appearance? - ANSWER ARFID
(avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder)
what are the symptoms of ARFID - ANSWER a lack of interest in eating food,
oversensitivity to certain aspects of food (smell, taste, color), or concerns about eating
(ex: choking)
, what did Katzman and colleagues find using the surveillance program - ANSWER almost
40% of the patients identified with ARFID were male
after Garner and colleagues followed a group of 11- 14 year old female students in a
ballet school in Toronto, what did they estimate? - ANSWER they estimated that 25%
develop eating disorders during the two years of the study
who collected data from playboy magazine centerfolds and contestants in major beauty
pageants from 1959 and 1978 and found they they had became significantly thinner -
ANSWER Garner and colleagues
from 1979 to 1988, 69% of the Playboy centerfolds and beauty pageant contestants
were what weight? - ANSWER 15% or more below normal for their age and height
which mental disorder seems to have more of a genetic component - ANSWER eating
disorders
relatives of patients with eating disorders are how many times more likely to develop
eating disorders - ANSWER four to five times as likely as the general population
activity anorexia - ANSWER excessive physical activity causes a loss of appetite
activity anorexia in rodents - ANSWER Observed by Canadian researcher Stephanie
Hancock. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is activated by running. This
activity is important because it demonstrates that anorexia nervosa can occur even in
the absence of cultural factors
when are drug treatments effective in treating eating disorders? - ANSWER drug
treatments are found to be ineffective in treating of anorexia nervosa, but there is some
evidence of drugs being useful for people with bulimia during the binging and purging
cycle
when are medications useful in treating eating disorders? - ANSWER medications are
