Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between a drive and an incentive in motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

A drive is an internal state signaling deprivation, while an incentive is an external stimulus that motivates behavior.

Question 2

Which part of the hypothalamus is primarily responsible for signaling the initiation of eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Lateral hypothalamus

Question 3

A patient with damage to their ventromedial hypothalamus is most likely to experience which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Excessive eating and weight gain

Question 4

Which hormone is produced by fat cells and signals satiety to reduce hunger?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Question 5

Ozempic, a medication used for weight management, mimics which hormone to reduce hunger and cravings?

Accepted Answer

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1)

Question 6

The phenomenon where people assume the portion size they are served is the appropriate amount to eat is known as:

Accepted Answer

Unit bias

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a social factor influencing eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Leptin secretion

Question 8

According to research comparing Philadelphia and Paris, which factor most contributes to higher obesity rates in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Larger portion sizes and higher calorie foods

Question 9

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'impression management' in eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Eating less to appear polite or restrained in front of others

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the need to belong is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A strong sense of belonging is essential for both physical and mental health.

Question 11

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously but independently?

Accepted Answer

Cannon-Bard Theory

Question 12

According to the Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory, which two components are necessary for the experience of emotion?

Accepted Answer

Physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a cultural display rule?

Accepted Answer

Suppressing negative emotions in public to maintain harmony in Japan

Question 14

Paul Ekman's research on facial expressions found that:

Accepted Answer

There are six basic emotions recognized worldwide, which are biologically hardwired.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the facial feedback hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Facial muscles send messages to the brain about the emotion being expressed.

Question 16

According to Lisa Feldman Barrett's theory of constructed emotion, emotions are:

Accepted Answer

Concepts constructed by the brain based on bodily sensations and cultural experience.

Question 17

Which hormone is most likely to increase eating behavior and is reduced after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Ghrelin

Question 18

Which of the following is a real-world example of the Schachter-Singer Two-Factor Theory of emotion?

Accepted Answer

Attributing your racing heart on a scary bridge to attraction for an experimenter

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the rapid increase in obesity rates in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Increased time spent outdoors

Question 20

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'modelling' in eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Eating whatever others around you are eating

Motivation and Emotion: Hunger, Eating, and Social Needs

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