Question 1

Which is a cause of anorexia?&#10;A)sibling rivalry&#10;B)an overly realistic view of normal size&#10;C)food allergies&#10;D)perfectionism

Accepted Answer

Perfectionism is a psychological trait that is commonly associated with anorexia. Individuals with anorexia often strive for perfection in various aspects of their lives, including their body image, which can lead to restrictive eating behaviors.

Question 2

The hypothalamus has __________ hunger center(s).&#10;A)no control over&#10;B)total control over&#10;C)the most direct control over&#10;D)one

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus has the most direct control over hunger through various nuclei that regulate appetite and satiety signals.

Question 3

In hunger, a set point is&#10;A)similar to a body\s thermostat for blood sugar.&#10;B)the weight you maintain when you attempt to diet.&#10;C)related to the proportion of body fat your body normally maintains.&#10;D)determined by adult eating habits.

Accepted Answer

The set point is related to the proportion of body fat your body normally maintains.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the sex drive is TRUE?&#10;A)the sex drive is greatly affected by hormone levels in humans.&#10;B)the sex drive is necessary for individual survival.&#10;C)the sex drive is homeostatic.&#10;D)the influence of hormones decreases as we ascend the biological scale.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Moods:&#10;A)are the most extreme forms of various emotions.&#10;B)are subtle emotional undercurrents.&#10;C)reflect base physiological changes.&#10;D)reflect only positive emotions.

Accepted Answer

Moods are indeed subtle emotional undercurrents, unlike emotions which can be intense and are often a response to a specific stimulus. Moods are less specific, less intense, and longer-lasting emotional states.

Question 6

The satiety system is to the feeding system as the __________ hypothalamus is to the __________ hypothalamus.&#10;A)ventromedial; lateral&#10;B)lateral; ventromedial&#10;C)nonhomeostatic; homeostatic&#10;D)cyclic; episodic

Accepted Answer

The ventromedial hypothalamus is associated with satiety, signaling when to stop eating, while the lateral hypothalamus is involved in stimulating hunger and feeding behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?&#10;A)vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics are used to lose weight.&#10;B)there are repeated attempts to lose weight by severe dieting.&#10;C)it occurs equally in males and females.&#10;D)it is an adolescent growth phase that a few women go through and later disappears.

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa is characterized by the use of vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics to lose weight, as part of a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Deck 1: Eating Behaviors and Emotions