$\text{Energy intake} = \text{Energy expenditure}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'motivation' as presented in Chapter 7?

Accepted Answer

Motivation consists of forces that activate and direct behavior.

Question 2

According to the Yerkes-Dodson Arousal Curve, what is the relationship between arousal and performance?

Accepted Answer

Performance is optimal at moderate levels of arousal, forming an inverted-U relationship.

Question 3

Which brain structure is primarily involved in regulating attention, arousal, and sleep?

Accepted Answer

Reticular formation

Question 4

A newborn baby automatically turns its head toward a touch on the cheek. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A reflex

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a modal action pattern?

Accepted Answer

A goose rolling its egg back to the nest

Question 6

Drive-reduction theory suggests that behavior is motivated by:

Accepted Answer

Internal pushes to regain homeostasis

Question 7

Which chemical signal, released by fat cells, suppresses appetite when present at high levels?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Question 8

In the context of eating behavior, what is 'palatability'?

Accepted Answer

The tastiness of food

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the role of classical conditioning in eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Feeling hungry when you smell freshly baked bread

Question 10

A student feels sleepy during a lecture and struggles to pay attention. Which system is most directly involved in this change in arousal?

Accepted Answer

Reticular formation

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a physiological component of weight management?

Accepted Answer

Palatability

Question 12

If a person eats because they see a clock showing it is lunchtime, which type of signal is influencing their behavior?

Accepted Answer

External signal

Question 13

Which formula best represents the concept of homeostasis in weight management?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Energy intake} = 	ext{Energy expenditure}$

Question 14

Which of the following statements about incentives is correct?

Accepted Answer

Incentives are external cues that increase the probability of repeating a behavior.

Question 15

A person feels full after eating a meal. Which term best describes this feeling?

Accepted Answer

Satiety

Question 16

Which of the following is most likely to occur if the sympathetic nervous system is activated?

Accepted Answer

Increased alertness and readiness for fight or flight

Question 17

Which scenario best illustrates drive-reduction theory?

Accepted Answer

A person drinks water to relieve thirst.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning influencing eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Eating dessert as a reward for finishing vegetables

Question 19

If a person's basal metabolic rate (BMR) increases, what is the most likely effect on their energy needs?

Accepted Answer

They will require more energy intake to maintain weight.

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the function of insulin in regulating eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Insulin suppresses appetite when present at high levels.

Chapter 7: Motivation and Emotion – What Moves Our Behavior?

Study Guide - Practice Questions