Eating Disorders and Developmental Factors Quiz

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What is identified as a significant risk factor in the development of problems with eating or weight in adolescence or early adulthood?

Excessive paternal control

Indifference

Lack of self-control

Physical neglect (correct)

In which societies are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa far more prevalent?

Hunter-gatherer societies

Industrialized societies (correct)

Post-industrial societies

Agricultural societies

What contributes to promoting eating disorders in athletes?

Emphasis on teamwork

Emphasis on fair play

Emphasis on body form in sports (correct)

Emphasis on individual improvement

In which culture is being 'plump' considered the ideal shape for girls and women?

Fijian culture Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a billion-dollar business in Western countries?

The dieting industry Signup and view all the answers

What is related to an increase in disordered eating habits for both bullies and victims?

Bullying and peer harassment Signup and view all the answers

In which culture is obesity a prevalent problem, along with emotional eating and body-related guilt?

United Arab Emirates Signup and view all the answers

Which group of women is at increased risk for developing an eating disorder?

Minority women who are younger, better educated, and more closely identified with middle-class values Signup and view all the answers

Where have eating disorders increased among all social classes and ethnic groups in recent years?

U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to happen as the Western ideal spreads to non-Western cultures?

Anorexia and bulimia will likely increase Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of the familial tendency for eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Genetic vulnerability and disruptions of the hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What increases the risk of developing an eating disorder?

Family history of mood or anxiety disorders Signup and view all the answers

Which brain regions are linked to decreased or excessive eating behaviors seen in eating disorders?

Lateral hypothalamus and ventromedial hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Neurochemical changes, such as low norepinephrine levels during starvation Signup and view all the answers

What may lead to controlling eating behaviors in adolescence?

Struggle to develop autonomy and a unique identity Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for targeted prevention programs for eating disorders?

Identifying potential risk factors for developing eating disorders Signup and view all the answers

Who is at higher risk of experiencing adverse outcomes and developing eating disorders?

Adolescent girls expressing body dissatisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is prevalent in individuals with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, influencing their self-perception and identity development?

Body image disturbance Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to the belief that dieting is necessary for happiness, contributing to the development of bulimia nervosa?

Self-perceptions of being overweight Signup and view all the answers

What may contribute to excessive dieting and weight loss in adolescents?

The cultural belief that slimness is attractive and societal influences Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as a potential initial trigger for the development of eating disorders?

Dieting Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can turn dieting into an eating disorder, according to the text?

Family and social influences Signup and view all the answers

What sustains the cycle of maladaptive eating behaviors, as per the text?

Psychological and physiological reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for anorexia nervosa according to the text?

Issues of developing autonomy and having control Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is associated with bulimia nervosa, as mentioned in the text?

Serotonin and norepinephrine Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk factor for both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, according to the text?

Physical or sexual abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cultural ideal associated with the risk of developing an eating disorder?

Media focus on thinness Signup and view all the answers

Which factor may contribute to developing a unique identity and dissatisfaction, as per the text?

Issues of developing autonomy and having control Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential biologic risk factor associated with obesity and early dieting, according to the text?

Serotonin and norepinephrine Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk factor for dissatisfaction and susceptibility to weight-related disturbances, as mentioned in the text?

Media focus on thinness Signup and view all the answers

What may be the initial stimulus leading to the development of eating disorders?

Dieting Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can turn dieting into an eating disorder?

Family and social influences Signup and view all the answers

What sustains the cycle of maladaptive eating behaviors?

Psychological and physiological reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is associated with a cultural ideal of being thin and a media focus on beauty and fitness?

Anorexia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for anorexia nervosa related to family?

Chaotic family environment Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is associated with self-perceptions of being overweight, fat, and unattractive?

Bulimia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

What is a biologic risk factor for bulimia nervosa?

Serotonin and norepinephrine levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a developmental risk factor for bulimia nervosa?

Early dieting Signup and view all the answers

What is a family risk factor for bulimia nervosa?

Parental obesity Signup and view all the answers

What sociocultural factor is a risk factor for bulimia nervosa?

Cultural ideal of thinness and media focus on beauty and fitness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Eating Disorders and Developmental Factors

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa tend to run in families, possibly due to genetic vulnerability, personality types, or disruptions of the hypothalamus.
Family history of mood or anxiety disorders increases the risk of developing an eating disorder.
Disruptions of the lateral hypothalamus and ventromedial hypothalamus are linked to decreased or excessive eating behaviors seen in eating disorders.
Neurochemical changes, such as low norepinephrine levels during starvation, are associated with eating disorders.
Adolescence involves the struggle to develop autonomy and a unique identity, which can be challenging in overprotective or enmeshed families.
Autonomy difficulties in such families may lead to controlling eating behaviors as a way to gain control over one's life.
Identifying potential risk factors for developing eating disorders is crucial for targeted prevention programs.
Adolescent girls expressing body dissatisfaction are at higher risk of experiencing adverse outcomes and developing eating disorders.
Characteristics of those who developed an eating disorder include disturbed eating habits, attitudes, and preoccupation with food, shape, or weight.
The cultural belief that slimness is attractive and societal influences can contribute to excessive dieting and weight loss in adolescents.
Body image disturbance is prevalent in individuals with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, influencing their self-perception and identity development.
Self-perceptions of being overweight can lead to the belief that dieting is necessary for happiness, which may contribute to the development of bulimia nervosa.

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Test your knowledge of eating disorders and developmental factors with this quiz. Explore the genetic, neurochemical, and familial influences on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Understand the impact of adolescence, body dissatisfaction, and societal influences on the development of eating disorders.