Overcoming Binge Eating
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) True b) False
a) how often you binge b) for how long c) consuming how many calories d) how it interferes with your physical health and general quality of life e) all of the above
a) subjective binges b) objective binges
a) 1,000 to 2,000 calories b) 5,000 to 6,000 calories c) 15,000 to 20,000 calories
a) going to a party b) drinking alcohol c) tension d) eating out
a) bulimia nervosa. b) binge eating disorder. c) anorexia nervosa.
a) average age 24 b) mostly single c) significantly low body weight for their age and height d) binge eating for 5 years
a) self-induced vomiting b) laxative misuse c) both vomiting and laxative misuse d) diuretic misuse
a) 10% b) 17% c) 22%
a) True b) False c) obesity d) dieting
a) has cravings or urges to engage in the behavior b) denies the severity of the problem c) inherent drive to avoid the behavior d) attempts to keep the problem secret
a) very b) questionable
a) very effective b) limited effectiveness
a) twelve-step (addiction model) therapy b) antidepressant drugs c) focal psychotherapy d) cognitive-behavioral therapy