Question 1

According to the drive-reduction theory of motivation, which of the following best describes the sequence of events when a person is dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Drive leads to behavior, which reduces the drive.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Lateral hypothalamus

Question 3

Ozempic, a medication discussed in the materials, mimics which hormone to reduce hunger and food cravings?

Accepted Answer

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1)

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following best explains why portion sizes have increased in North America over the past decades?

Accepted Answer

Cultural norms and marketing strategies have shifted expectations of what constitutes a 'normal' portion.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Leptin

Question 7

A person eats less in a group setting because they want to make a good impression. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Impression management

Question 8

Which of the following is a real-world consequence of the increased availability of high-calorie, low-cost foods in modern society?

Accepted Answer

Increased rates of obesity and overweight individuals

Question 9

The activation of which brain region is associated with the emotional and rewarding aspects of eating highly palatable foods?

Accepted Answer

Cingulate cortex

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Eating whatever others around you are eating

Question 11

A person who eats in response to stress, even when not physically hungry, is demonstrating the influence of which factor on eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Emotional state

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a physiological factor directly involved in hunger regulation?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Question 13

In the context of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be satisfied before an individual can focus on self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the difference in eating culture between Philadelphia and Paris, as discussed in the materials?

Accepted Answer

Portion sizes are larger and meals are eaten more quickly in Philadelphia.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an incentive in the context of motivation?

Accepted Answer

Choosing a sweetened sports drink for its taste

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why Americans are more likely to be obese than the French, according to Rozin et al. (2003)?

Accepted Answer

Portion sizes are significantly larger in the US.

Question 17

Which of the following is a social/environmental factor that influences eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

Cultural food preferences

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'portion distortion'?

Accepted Answer

The increase in average portion sizes over time, leading to higher calorie consumption.

Question 19

Which of the following is a likely consequence of the 'unit bias' in eating behavior?

Accepted Answer

People eat the entire portion regardless of hunger.

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why the brain's reward system is involved in eating highly palatable foods?

Accepted Answer

It reinforces eating behavior through dopamine release.

Motivation, Emotion, and Lifespan Development: Psychology Study Notes

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