Question 1

Arianna weighs only 85 percent of what her weight should be for her height.She denies the seriousness of her abnormally low body weight,even though she has stopped having menstrual periods.Arianna appears to be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa. 
B)  bulimia nervosa. 
C)  a serious taste aversion. 
D)  the behavioral dieting syndrome.

Question 2

The part of the brain most closely associated with thirst is the

Accepted Answer

A)  medulla. 
B)  pituitary gland. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  hippocampus.

Question 3

Overeating tends to be encouraged by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  larger food portions. 
B)  taking less time to eat. 
C)  sweetness or high fat content. 
D)  a lack of variety in one's foods.

Question 4

Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although a compulsive attempt to lose weight causes people with anorexia not to seek or desire food, they usually still feel physical hunger. 
B)  Eating disorders often disappear on their own, and thus do not require professional help. 
C)  Some Internet websites appear to celebrate anorexia and bulimia. 
D)  People with eating disorders appear to be trying to gain some measure of control in their lives.

Question 5

In the technique known as bait shyness,coyotes have been prevented from attacking sheep by

Accepted Answer

A)  adding strong garlic flavoring to the sheep feed, thereby changing the odor of the sheep, which wards off the predators. 
B)  conditioning a "taste aversion" in the coyotes toward the meat. 
C)  using electrified fencing to condition fear of areas where the sheep are. 
D)  releasing coyotes conditioned to avoid sheep so that inbreeding with the trained coyotes will reduce attacks.

Question 6

A diet of cheese,peanut butter,cookies,bananas,marshmallows,and chocolate is referred to as a "__________" diet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Yo-Yo 
B)  freshman 
C)  supermarket 
D)  preschool

Question 7

Although horse meat is regularly eaten in some parts of the world,the vast majority of Americans would have great difficulty eating horse meat,even if they were very hungry.This illustrates how which of the following affects hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic factors 
B)  set points 
C)  cultural values 
D)  homeostatic mechanisms

Question 8

A circadian rhythm refers to a cycle

Accepted Answer

A)  of sexual receptivity caused by hormone cycles. 
B)  of bodily activity approximately 24 hours in length. 
C)  of emotional arousal. 
D)  during which various bodily systems are in a dysfunctional state.

Question 9

The "supermarket diet" leads to overeating due to its

Accepted Answer

A)  effect on homeostasis. 
B)  incentive value. 
C)  production of increased metabolic rates. 
D)  prevention of stomach distentions.

Question 10

In a study on preferred body shape,women with abnormal eating habits

Accepted Answer

A)  rated their body shape as being farther from their ideal weight than women with normal eating habits. 
B)  chose as an ideal weight, one that was heavier than men prefer. 
C)  chose as an ideal weight, one that is lighter than what they think men prefer, but heavier than what men actually do prefer. 
D)  did not want to be thinner than what they thought men found attractive.

Question 11

You can increase your efficiency by scheduling recreation,chores,and studying

Accepted Answer

A)  around your personal circadian rhythms. 
B)  by establishing a new circadian rhythm. 
C)  according to one's median level on a homeostasis chart. 
D)  according to your horoscope.

Question 12

Which of the following pairs is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  food - secondary motive 
B)  thirst - stimulus motive 
C)  pain - episodic 
D)  sex - homeostatic

Question 13

Biological needs for food,water,air,sleep,and elimination are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  being influenced by external factors. 
B)  being considered episodic drives. 
C)  prompting us to actively seek a desired goal. 
D)  being generated by a combination of activities in the body and the brain.

Question 14

When the human body enters a state of disequilibrium

Accepted Answer

A)  the first reactions of your body are automatic. 
B)  you become aware of discomfort before your body reacts. 
C)  the chemicals in your body do not change. 
D)  primary motives are ignored until balance is restored.

Question 15

According to the formula [ (your weight in pounds)/ (height in inches)(height in inches)] X 703 equals

Accepted Answer

A)  GLP. 
B)  BMI. 
C)  CSI. 
D)  NPY.

Question 16

The "target" of one's motivated behavior is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  drive. 
B)  goal. 
C)  incentive. 
D)  transductive level.

Question 17

Desirable goals may motivate behavior in the absence of internal need.This property is known as a goal's

Accepted Answer

A)  gradient potential. 
B)  drive potential. 
C)  homeostasis value. 
D)  incentive value.

Question 18

The term circadian rhythm comes from circa,which "about," and diem,which means

Accepted Answer

A)  clock. 
B)  body. 
C)  day. 
D)  light.

Question 19

The feeding center of the brain is found in the __________ of the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

A)  bottom middle part 
B)  side portions 
C)  top and bottom parts 
D)  center

Question 20

Which of the following suggestions would NOT be helpful to include in a behavioral dieting plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep a "diet diary" and check for nutritional information on foods and buy groceries lower in calories and fat. 
B)  Buy a step counter to track the number of steps you take every day and increase your number of steps. 
C)  Set a realistic goal of losing three to four pounds per week. 
D)  Eat more small meals a day rather than a few large ones because more calories are burned.

Exam 10: A: Motivation and Emotion