Question 1

Which part of the hypothalamus is primarily responsible for initiating eating behavior, and what would likely happen if this area were damaged in a rat?

Accepted Answer

The lateral hypothalamus; the rat would stop eating and lose weight.

Question 2

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following must be satisfied before an individual can pursue self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

Physiological and safety needs

Question 3

Which hormone is released in response to food intake and contributes to the feeling of satiation?

Accepted Answer

Cholecystokinin (CCK)

Question 4

A person who eats more when dining with friends than when alone is demonstrating which social influence on eating?

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the difference between intrasexual and intersexual selection in evolutionary psychology?

Accepted Answer

Intrasexual selection involves competition within the same sex; intersexual selection involves mate choice by the opposite sex.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Binge eating and purging at least twice a week for three months

Question 7

According to self-determination theory, which of the following is NOT one of the three universal needs?

Accepted Answer

Achievement

Question 8

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal occurs first, followed by the subjective experience of emotion?

Accepted Answer

James-Lange theory

Question 9

A person who feels confident in their ability to plan and execute a course of action to solve a problem is demonstrating high:

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Question 10

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of unit bias?

Accepted Answer

Assuming that the portion served is the appropriate amount to eat

Question 11

Which brain structure is most directly involved in the regulation of emotional responses such as fear?

Accepted Answer

Amygdala

Question 12

In Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory of emotion, which two components are necessary for the experience of emotion?

Accepted Answer

Physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Studying to earn a high grade

Question 14

Which of the following statements about sexual orientation is supported by research?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with biological factors such as genetics and prenatal hormones.

Question 15

A person who avoids a task to prevent failure is motivated by which type of goal?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance goal

Question 16

Which of the following best describes allostasis?

Accepted Answer

Motivation influenced by current needs and anticipation of future needs due to stress

Question 17

Which of the following is a likely consequence of chronic loneliness, according to research on affiliation motivation?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of heart attacks

Question 18

Which of the following is a key finding from Zhao et al. (2017) regarding praise and cheating?

Accepted Answer

Praising children for being smart increases cheating.

Question 19

Which of the following best illustrates the facial feedback hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

Smiling can make you feel happier, even if you were not happy before.

Question 20

Which of the following is a criterion for bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Binge eating and purging at least twice a week for three months

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