1. Which of the following behavioral characteristics is shown by a severe
      anorexic?

    a. Has great difficulty lying down
    b. Wears an unusual number of layers of clothing
    c. Treats food as if it were a deadly poison
    d. Each of the above

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; a. is debatable, but true because of bones grating.

  2. At what percentage of an anorexic's ideal body weight does a period of
      health risk begin?

    a. 60%
    b. 70%
    c. 80%
    d. 90%

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. c. Correct; about 2 weeks at 80% starts decline in bodily systems.

  3. What type of prescription drugs has been used most often in
      treating anorexics?

    a. Stimulant
    b. Tranquilizer
    c. Antihypertensive
    d. Antidepressant

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; used to elevate moods; problem is they treat effect and not cause.

  4. What typical phrase embodies the possible deadly philosophy of a
      severe anorexic?

    a. Food is useless
    b. Control is God
    c. Thin is beautiful
    d. Death is a right

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. c. Correct; implanted by mass media; a. & b. not that typical.

  5. What is the condition called when a severe anorexic has become
      mentally confused?

    a. Downtime
    b. Overload
    c. Sick mind syndrome
    d. Slow mind syndrome

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. c. Correct; essentially the mind has been depleted of operational nutrients.

  6. What is the best explanation why some severe anorexics starve
      themselves towards death?

    a. Their hope has died
    b. Their rational ability has failed
    c. They are semiconscious
    d. They enjoy starvation

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct; they are not able to rationally choose healthier behavior.

  7. What term describes an anorexic's resolution to give up the core
      activity (i.e., starving)?

    a. Rejection phenomenon
    b. Conversion experience
    c. Peaceful pathway
    d. Serendipitous event

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct; this experience lessens recovery length by establishing real commitment to change.

  8. What percentage range of severe anorexics die from their disorders?

    a.    1- 5%
    b.   5-10%
    c. 10-20%
    d. 20-25%

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. c. Correct; highly subjective due to intervening health issues and privacy concerns.

  9. Who, if anyone, should be blamed for a severe anorexic's condition?

    a. Anorexic
    b. Anorexic's parents
    c. Society
    d. No one

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; assigning blame is inappropriate; focus instead on effecting complete recovery.

  10. What main agreement must be made between a therapist and a
        severe anorexic?

    a. Anorexic will not miss any therapy sessions
    b. Anorexic will get weighed at each session
    c. Anorexic will take all medication or stop therapy
    d. Anorexic will maintain a minimum weight or be hospitalized

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; such an agreement ensures life until recovery is realized.

  11. Which of the following activities is most appropriate for a
        recovering anorexic?

    a. Brisk walking
    b. Weight lifting
    c. Vigorous aerobics
    d. Swimming

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. a. Correct; perfect for a fat hating, physically delicate, and self-conscious recovering anorexic.

  12. For anorexics, what is the greatest risk involved in recovering?

    a. Being hospitalized to gain weight
    b. Persevering until they succeed
    c. Losing control of food regulation
    d. Having to face the real world

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct; only by persistently risking failure can they truly succeed.

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  13. Bulimics differ from anorexics in all EXCEPT which of the
        following ways?

    a. They carry more body mass
    b. They regulate food more rigidly
    c. They are more social
    d. They are more mentally alert

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct; extreme anorexic control possibly deadly.

  14. Which of the following symptoms is least common in chronic bulimics?

    a. Depression and fear induced suicidal tendency
    b. Kleptomania (i.e., stealing), especially food
    c. Inflammed salivary glands, heartburn, and halitosis
    d. Disinterest in sexual activity

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct: occurs very infrequently; a. is a little more frequent.

  15. Which of the following conditions does NOT indicate someone may
        be bulimic?

    a. Regular 10-pound weight fluctuations
    b. Hidden excess empty food containers
    c. Numb-like, guilt ridden dispositions
    d. Innate cravings for certain foods

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; food cravings are normal human activities.

  16. Which of the following foods is a bulimic likely to use for a
        binge episode?

    a. Fruit Jell-O™ with whipped cream
    b. Double Dutch chocolate ice cream
    c. Macadamia nuts
    d. Rice cakes with jelly

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct; judgement call: a. & d. too light and c. too expensive.

  17. Why is a bulimic's binge-purging such an absolutely self-defeating
        activity?

    a. Because the post-purge buzz feels like a hangover
    b. Because the fear of discovery is so overwhelming
    c. Because the guilt of self-abuse is incapacitating
    d. Because about 20% of the eaten food turns into body fat

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; purging always incomplete, and demoralizing extra body weight added.

  18. Which of the following nicknames is used most often to describe
        a bulimic?

    a. Great pretender
    b. Binge-purger
    c. Sherlock
    d. Howler

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. a. Correct; they often pretend happier demeanor; b. is true but not nickname.

  19. What term best describes the relationship between binged food and
        a severe bulimic?

    a. Crime partner
    b. Best friend
    c. Secret lover
    d. Casual acquaintance

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. c. Correct; food seems to provide soulful comfort lacking in other relationships.

  20. What are the two most important feelings for bulimics to be able
        to recognize in themselves?

    a. Fear and guilt
    b. Love and desire
    c. Sadness and joy
    d. Anger and resentment

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. a. Correct; fear of losing control or discovery and guilt of binge-purge process perpetuate disorder.

  21. What human factor is probably most responsible for causing low
        self-esteem in bulimics?

    a. Low monoamine oxidase level
    b. Faulty genetic coding
    c. Poor parental nurturing techniques
    d. Instinctual urges for food

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. c. Correct; parental nurturing is powerful force in proper development; a. & b. mystical, and d. universal trait.

  22. What moment is the best time for bulimics to start therapy?

    a. When they really feel the need
    b. When they experience full symptoms
    c. When their family doctors recommend therapy
    d. When their friends or spouses suggest therapy

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. a. Correct; without real need, many resources may be wasted.

  23. Which of the following situations is most detrimental to a
        bulimic's recovery?

    a. Working in a donut shop
    b. Being discovered purging
    c. Becoming totally inactive
    d. Falling in love with someone

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. c. Correct; inactivity does not allow self-esteem building deeds to be done.

  24. Bulimics usually have difficulty starting therapy for which
        of the following reasons?

    a. They strongly deny need for therapy
    b. They lack apparent physical symptoms
    c. They think irrationally about their health
    d. Each of the above

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; denial, lack of physical symptoms, and irrationality make therapy initially undesirable.

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  25. Which of the following conditions is the most serious consequence
        of persistent vomiting?

    a. Potassium loss
    b. Sodium loss
    c. Stomach ulcer
    d. Hiatal hernia

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. a. Correct; heavy potassium loss can cause cardiac arrest and death.

  26. Eating disorders (ED) are likened to addictions for what reason?

    a. The abuser purges the substance to get "high"
    b. The abuser is often obsessive compulsive
    c. The abused substance is legal and abundant
    d. The abused substance must be ingested to survive

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct; a., c., & d. are reasons why ED are NOT pure addiction processes.

  27. What individual should be the main "facilitator" in an ED
        sufferer's recovery?

    a. The attending family doctor
    b. The consulting dietitian
    c. The loving friend or spouse
    d. The treating therapist

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. d. Correct; therapist is main facilitator of sufferer's progressive deeds.

  28. What ED therapeutic component is most responsible for building
        a client's self-esteem?

    a. Self and external reinforcement of client's meaningful deeds
    b. Tough love from friend or spouse towards client
    c. Therapeutic clarification of client's feelings
    d. Indirect facilitation of meaningful client deeds

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. a. Correct; reinforcement of rationally progressive deeds builds esteem.

  29. What are the prime objectives of all ED therapy?

    a. To stop core activities and emotional despair
    b. To preserve life and effect sustainable recovery
    c. To establish self-sufficient and normal behavior
    d. To maintain control and prevent further self-abuse

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. b. Correct: best answer of four; other three are desirable but not prime.

  30. Did Karen Carpenter and all the other beautiful souls succumbing
        to ED die for nothing?

    a. Absolutely no; we are learning from these tragedies
    b. Absolutely yes; we should just forget these tragedies
    c. Yes, because we will never have a lasting therapeutic solution
    d. Maybe, time can only tell their real importance

  Click once in box to open. Click once outside box to close. a. Correct; Karen's inspiration helped me create the hope filled dynamic new therpy IRCT, as explained in The Spark of Life Trilogy. Note: as far as scoring goes, give yourself a 100 if you got this question correct!

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