Question 1

Which hormone is primarily responsible for signaling satiety and reducing hunger, and is produced by fat cells?

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Question 2

A patient has suffered damage to their ventromedial hypothalamus. Based on your knowledge of hunger regulation, what is the most likely behavioral outcome?

Accepted Answer

The patient will be unable to stop eating and may overeat.

Question 3

According to the Schacter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion, which of the following best describes how emotions are generated?

Accepted Answer

Emotions arise from physiological arousal followed by cognitive interpretation.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of 'unit bias' in eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Assuming the portion size served is the appropriate amount to eat.

Question 5

A person feels their heart racing and palms sweating after narrowly avoiding a car accident. According to the James-Lange theory, what happens next?

Accepted Answer

They interpret their bodily reactions as fear.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Eating less in front of others to appear disciplined.

Question 7

In the Capilano Bridge study, men who crossed the scary bridge were more likely to call the female experimenter. Which psychological concept does this finding best support?

Accepted Answer

Physiological arousal can be misattributed to different emotions.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of emotions as described in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Suppressing all physiological responses to stimuli.

Question 9

According to Paul Ekman's research, which of the following statements is TRUE about primary emotions?

Accepted Answer

Primary emotions are biologically hardwired and recognized worldwide.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the facial feedback hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A person who eats more food when dining with friends than when eating alone is demonstrating which social factor influencing eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Social facilitation

Question 12

Which of the following is a key difference between passionate love and compassionate love?

Accepted Answer

Passionate love involves emotional longing, while compassionate love involves tenderness and affection.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the Theory of Constructed Emotion proposed by Lisa Feldman Barrett?

Accepted Answer

Emotions are constructed by the brain based on bodily sensations and prior experiences.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A person in Japan suppresses anger in public to maintain harmony.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about microexpressions is supported by Ekman's research?

Accepted Answer

Microexpressions are brief, often unconscious displays of concealed emotion.

Question 16

A person who eats high-calorie foods while feeling stressed is demonstrating which psychological phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Emotional eating

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why Ozempic (GLP-1 agonist) is effective in reducing hunger?

Accepted Answer

It mimics/enhances GLP-1, slowing gastric emptying and reducing food reward.

Question 18

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is considered a basic human need similar to nourishment and protection?

Accepted Answer

Need for belonging

Question 19

Which of the following is a real-world example of how technology can both foster and challenge the need for belonging?

Accepted Answer

Technology creates global communities but can isolate people from local ties.

Question 20

A researcher wants to test the facial feedback hypothesis. She asks participants to hold a pencil between their teeth (forcing a smile) or lips (forcing a frown) while watching cartoons. Which of the following is the dependent variable ($$DV) in $$this experiment?

Accepted Answer

Participants' ratings of cartoon funniness

Chapter 09

Study Guide - Practice Questions

Study Guide - Flashcards