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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Eating Disorders

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What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating eating disorders?

medication management
challenging distorted beliefs about body image (correct)
family dynamics
nutritional education

Which of the following is NOT a common eating disorder?

Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Sleep Eating Disorder (correct)

What is a significant risk factor for developing eating disorders?

high self esteem
supportive family environment
poor body image (correct)
regular physical activity

Which demographic is most likely to experience eating disorders?

young women (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does family play in the development of eating disorders according to contemporary theories?

families are key impacts of positive change (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of bulimia nervosa?

binge eating followed by purging (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary biological treatment for eating disorders?

antidepressants (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT typically associated with the development of eating disorders?

high levels of physical activity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the intense fear of gaining weight that characterizes anorexia nervosa?

overvaluation of appearance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which eating disorder is characterized by consuming large amounts of food in a short period without compensatory behaviors?

Bine Eating Disorder (C) Signup and view all the answers

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