CBC Psychology of Obesity Questions and Answers

Question 1

A bariatric counselor is working with a patient who reports frequent episodes of eating large amounts of food after their evening meal and waking up at night to eat, at least three times a week.
The patient expresses significant distress about this behavior.
Which of the following psychological conditions is most likely indicated?

Accepted Answer

Night Eating Syndrome (NES)

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Bulimia Nervosa

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Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

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Anorexia Nervosa

Question 2

A post-bariatric surgery patient has achieved significant weight loss but expresses extreme dissatisfaction with their appearance, focusing on loose skin. They report avoiding social situations and feeling that the surgery was a 'failure' despite medical improvements. This scenario PRIMARILY illustrates the complex psychological issue of:

Accepted Answer

Body image dissatisfaction

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Addiction transfer

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Post-surgical anxiety

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Non-compliance with dietary guidelines

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary goal of using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with bariatric patients?

Accepted Answer

To modify dysfunctional eating behaviors and cognitive distortions related to food and body image.

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To rapidly decrease BMI through strict dieting protocols.

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To uncover and resolve deep-seated childhood trauma.

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To provide a diagnosis for any underlying personality disorder.

Question 4

A pre-surgical bariatric candidate tells their counselor, 'Everyone who is overweight is lazy and lacks willpower. I'm just like them, which is why I've never been able to lose weight on my own.' This statement is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Internalized weight stigma

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External locus of control

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Body image flexibility

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Emotional dysregulation

Question 5

Which psychological factor is often described as having a bidirectional relationship with obesity, meaning it can be both a cause and a consequence of weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Depression

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High self-efficacy

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Positive affect

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Secure attachment style

Question 6

A counselor is screening a bariatric surgery candidate who reports eating an amount of food in a 2-hour period that is definitely larger than what most people would eat, feels a lack of control during these episodes, and experiences marked distress afterward. These episodes occur, on average, once a week. According to DSM-5-TR criteria, which condition should be further assessed?

Accepted Answer

Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

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Purging Disorder

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

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Anorexia Nervosa, binge-eating/purging type