Exam 11: B: Emotion and Motivation

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--Individuals with bulimia engage in recurrent binge eating,followed by effort to minimize weight gains through purging.Bingeing and purging set up a vicious cycle.
--People who try to lose a lot of weight over a short period of time are prone to binge eating.During a binge,some people could gorge themselves with food equalling more than 10 000 calories in a two-hour period.
--After a binge,they feel guilt and anxiety over the loss of control and the prospect of gaining weight.Frequently,they will purge,which typically takes the form of self-induced vomiting.
--Purging is reinforcing because it relieves anxious feelings after overeating and sidesteps weight gain,but it would set the stage for bouts of overeating.
--Bulimics often see themselves as fat when they are of normal weight.This is in part caused by societal pressures to be thin.
--As eating spirals out of control,bulimics' self-esteem plummets,increasing their concerns about dieting and the likelihood of a binge.This completes the self-destructive circle.
--Bulimia could be physically hazardous,resulting in heart problems,tears to the esophagus,and erosion of tooth enamel.

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--Proximity: Physical nearness affords the opportunity for relationship formation.For example,people living in the same apartment are more likely to befriend each other than those who do not.
--Similarity: The more common interests people have,the more likely they will form a relationship.Having the same topic on music,books,and food can help establish a personal connection.
--Reciprocity: For a relationship to move to deeper levels,people should follow the principle of give and take.People tend to feel obligated to give what they get and maintain equity in a relationship.
--Physical attractiveness: Research has demonstrated that physical attractiveness is a predictor of attraction and willingness to get to know a potential partner further,although this tends to be more important in men than in women.

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Answers will vary,but a full credit answer should include at least five of the cues listed below with an explanation for each.
--Marriage: Married people tend to be happier than unmarried people.
--Friendship: People with many friends tend to be happier than people with few friends.
--College: People who graduate from college tend to be happier than people who don't.
--Religion: People who are deeply religious tend to be happier than people who aren't.
--Political affiliation: Conservatives tend to be happier than liberals,both of whom tend to be happier than independents.
--Exercise: People who exercise regularly tend to be happier and less depressed than people who don't.
--Gratitude: Short-term happiness can be enhanced if people feel grateful about their lives,having good friends,intimate romantic partners,and fulfilling jobs.
--Giving: Spending money on others produces greater happiness than spending it on one oneself.
--Flow: People feel happier when they are completely immersed in what they are doing,such as writing,reading,performing manual labour,playing sports,performing music,and creating art works.