Chapter 5 Physiosocial and Obesity

Question 1

1 The mental and social aspects of obesity refer to which of the following?
Psychosocial aspects
Behavioral aspects
Cognitive aspects
Intellectual aspects

Answer 1

Psychosocial aspects

Question 2

2 After working with an obese client for 3 months, he has recently indicated during sessions that he has some psychological distress due to his weight. The Weight Loss Specialist should do which of the following?
Refer the client to an appropriate medical professional.
Probe further to see how serious the issue really is.
Let the client know that these are not appropriate topics to bring up.
Offer advice on how to resolve the issue.

Answer 2

Refer the client to an appropriate medical professional.

Question 3

3 An increase in body mass index (kg/m2) has been associated with which of the following?
A decrease in self-esteem and poorer body image
An improvement in overall mental health
An improvement in psychosocial well-being
A decrease in stress and anxiety

Answer 3

A decrease in self-esteem and poorer body image

Question 4

4 Being able to relate to another person’s feelings or emotions by “putting yourself in someone else’s shoes,” refers to which term?
Benevolence
Empathy
Relatedness
Selflessness

Answer 4

Empathy

Question 5

5 Obese people who have faced repeated instances of weight stigma are more likely to demonstrate which of the following?
Increased body dissatisfaction
Increased use of weight loss supplements
A decrease in disordered eating
Habitual exercise

Answer 5

Increased body dissatisfaction

Question 6

6 Which of the following best describes a client who greatly values their physical self-esteem?
They rely on compliments from others to feel good.
Their fitness and physique is a significant part of their identity.
Their relationship with others is based solely on physical activities.
They strive for recognition in social situations.

Answer 6

Their fitness and physique is a significant part of their identity.

Question 7

7 Obese individuals who report low self-esteem often experience which of the following?
Negative body image
Reduced levels of social physique anxiety
Lower body mass index
Diminished levels of perceived stress

Answer 7

Negative body image

Question 8

8 The overall subjective assessment that reveals how a person sees their own body in terms of height, weight, and shape describes which of the following variables?
Body consciousness
Body image
Body recognition
Body awareness

Answer 8

Body image

Question 9

9 The behavioral dimension of body image would cause which of the following to happen?
A client has positive emotions about their overall physique and fitness.
A client evaluates their overall appearance based on how fit their body is.
A client decides to increase their exercise intensity and make healthier food choices due to having poor body image.
A client perceives their body to be larger than it really is.

Answer 9

A client decides to increase their exercise intensity and make healthier food choices due to having poor body image.

Question 10

10 Which dimension of body image describes the way a person evaluates their overall appearance as well as how fit their body is?
Perceptual dimension
Cognitive dimension
Emotional dimension
Behavioral dimension

Answer 10

Cognitive dimension

Question 11

11 Having a high prevalence of body image concerns is associated with which of the following client profiles?
Obese and not attempting weight loss
Overweight and trying to gain lean mass
Overweight and considering a weight loss program
Obese and trying to lose weight

Answer 11

Obese and trying to lose weight

Question 12

12 Greater exposure to stressors is associated with which of the following outcomes?
A strong sense of self-control
The ability to cope better
Greater odds of being obese
An increased risk of being underweight

Answer 12

Greater odds of being obese

Question 13

13 Conformity, compliance, and obedience make up which of the following constructs?
Social significance
Social influence
Social pressure
Social effect

Answer 13

Social influence

Question 14

14 In terms of social influence, which of the following describes when people change their behavior to behave more like other people?
Conformity
Obedience
Compliance
Acceptance

Answer 14

Conformity

Question 15

15 The way people in a society live and interact with each other, including institutions such as family, religion, education, government, laws, economy, and the media, refers to which of the following?
Social structure
Community design
Public network
Societal framework

Answer 15

Social structure

Question 16

16 The influence of social structure on exercise behavior would affect which of the following?
The ability to set appropriate goals
How someone feels about their physique
If someone wants to exercise alone or in a group
The global self-esteem of the client

Answer 16

If someone wants to exercise alone or in a group

Question 17

17 When it comes to being a successful coach, the Weight Loss Specialist must have which of the following?
Excellent communication skills
Several years of training experience
A prominent social media presence
Knowledge of psychology

Answer 17

Excellent communication skills

Question 18

18 Which of the following scenarios would have a positive influence over a client trying to lose weight?
Family members practicing restrictive dieting in the same household of the client
Family members who have let the client know that their obesity is causing poor health
Family members offering to exercise with the client
Living with family members who are naturally thin and fit

Answer 18

Family members offering to exercise with the client

Question 19

19 A new client has revealed that eating out with friends will prove particularly difficult based on the restaurants they frequent. What should the Weight Loss Specialist advise the client to do regarding the support they need from friends?
Advise the client to communicate with friends the importance of having healthy food choices available.
Advise the client that social support from friends will not affect long-term results.
Advise the client that sometimes friendships will be lost when someone is going through lifestyle changes.
Advise the client that they should refrain from socializing with friends until their goal weight is reached.

Answer 19

Advise the client to communicate with friends the importance of having healthy food choices available.

Question 20

20 Which of the following components define the behavioral loop of how habits are formed?
Process, Satisfaction, and Repeat
Cue, Action, and Reward
Activity, Punishment, and Reinforcement
Plan, Repetition, and Benefit

Answer 20

Cue, Action, and Reward

Question 21

21 A long-term client has indicated that every morning on arriving to work he goes to the breakroom for coffee and is often tempted by donuts that co-workers routinely bring in. Going to the breakroom every morning would be an example of which of the following?
Cue
Process
Action
Reward

Answer 21

Cue

Question 22

22 A long-term client has indicated that every morning on arriving to work he goes to the breakroom for coffee and is often tempted by donuts that co-workers routinely bring in. Enjoying the taste of the donuts every morning would be an example of which of the following?
Process
Cue
Reward
Action

Answer 22

Reward

Question 23

23 After working with a client for 8 weeks, it’s revealed that they get a candy bar from the vending machine every afternoon at work. What is the next step in the process of changing the behavioral loop?
Create an alternative plan.
Identify new rewards.
Identify the cue that causes the action.
Create a new cue.

Answer 23

Identify the cue that causes the action.

Question 24

24 Which of the following would be a cue to exercise for a new client?
Putting a pair of athletic shoes beside the bed
Walking an extra 10 minutes on a treadmill
Trying a new group exercise class
Keeping track of how many activity minutes have been accumulated

Answer 24

Putting a pair of athletic shoes beside the bed

Question 25

25 When a client takes on a new lifestyle that includes new friends and social situations, which of the following needs to occur? Social shift Social alteration Social revision Re-socialization

Answer 25

Re-socialization

Question 26

26 The strongest influence over socialization comes from which of the following groups? Friends Colleagues Peers Family

Answer 26

Family

Question 27

27 Based on socialization, which of the following scenarios would lead a child toward obesity? Having friends from a lower socioeconomic status A family that emphasizes academics A parent with a body mass index above 30 kg/m2 A sibling who has disordered eating tendencies

Answer 27

A parent with a body mass index above 30 kg/m2

Question 28

28 Which of the following is a contributor to the weight stigma that persists in society? Obesity is linked to serious health issues. Obesity is viewed as something that can be controlled. Overweight people tend to overachieve in the workplace. Most obese people lack willpower.

Answer 28

Obesity is viewed as something that can be controlled.

Question 29

29 Obese people who have faced repeated instances of weight stigma are more likely to demonstrate which of the following? Increased use of weight loss supplements A decrease in disordered eating Habitual exercise Increased body dissatisfaction

Answer 29

Increased body dissatisfaction

Question 30

30 If a fitness professional has unconscious negative thoughts about a person or group of people, he or she has which of the following? Absolute bias Explicit bias Unspoken bias Implicit bias

Answer 30

Implicit bias

Question 31

31 f a Weight Loss Specialist acknowledges that he or she has a bias against obese people, which of the following should be done? Be mindful of the bias and work to view people as individuals. Let clients know that the bias exists. Biases do not make people bad, therefore, nothing should be done. As long as it is implicit, nothing should change.

Answer 31

Be mindful of the bias and work to view people as individuals.

Question 32

32 In terms of mass media, which statement is accurate? Obesity is rarely stigmatized in any form of mass media because it's considered distasteful. Obesity is attributed solely to genetic factors. Obese characters on television are underrepresented compared to the number of obese people in society. Obese characters are often portrayed as highly intelligent and successful.

Answer 32

Obese characters on television are underrepresented compared to the number of obese people in society.

Question 33

33 As obesity has become normalized in Western societies, which of the following regularly occurs? Fewer health problems are associated with obesity. Overweight and obese people underestimate their weight category. Obesity stigma has been greatly reduced. Obesity is less likely to cause psychological distress.

Answer 33

Overweight and obese people underestimate their weight category.

Question 34

34 When communicating with an overweight or obese client, the Weight Loss Specialist should always do which of the following? Keep the conversation technical to avoid emotional responses. Use straightforward language in every conversation. Ask the client about lifestyle mistakes they have made since the last appointment. Choose language that avoids further weight stigma.

Answer 34

Choose language that avoids further weight stigma.

Question 35

35 Which of the following acts demonstrates fat shaming? Teasing friends and family about their weight in an effort to be funny Telling a coworker that their jokes about obese people are distasteful Inviting an overweight friend to go on a walk Withholding judgment until after getting to know someone

Answer 35

Teasing friends and family about their weight in an effort to be funny

Question 36

36 Among obese individuals, which term is considered most desirable? Heaviness Large size Obesity Weight

Answer 36

Weight

Question 37

37 Which term is used to describe any abnormal approaches to eating or caloric control, which may or may not constitute a diagnosable eating disorder? Irrational eating Displaced eating Unreasonable eating Disordered eating

Answer 37

Disordered eating

Question 38

38 Which of the following was added to the list of diagnosable eating disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed., making it the most recently acknowledged eating disorder? Binge-eating disorder Food group restriction Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa

Answer 38

Binge-eating disorder

Question 39

39 Which eating disorder is most likely to be associated with obesity? Anorexia nervosa Binge-eating disorder Orthorexia Bulimia nervosa

Answer 39

Binge-eating disorder

Question 40

40 Obese individuals who also have binge-eating disorder are more likely to experience which of the following? Less depression Lower self-esteem Less body dissatisfaction Reduced anxiety

Answer 40

Lower self-esteem

Question 41

41 If a client reveals that they are eating excessive amounts of food at night after dinner, what is the appropriate action to take? Educate the client on the dangers of disordered eating. Refer the client to an appropriate medical professional. Tell the client that as long as they are exercising, it's nothing to worry about. Inform the client that they have night eating syndrome.

Answer 41

Refer the client to an appropriate medical professional.

Question 42

42 Which of the following is a concern for obese people with depression? Excessive eating due to emotions occurs more often in obese individuals with depression. Excessive exercise is often used as a coping mechanism. Depression tends to be linked to anxiety. Depression is often treated with medications that cause weight gain.

Answer 42

Excessive eating due to emotions occurs more often in obese individuals with depression.