Question 1

Basal metabolic rate is the body's resting rate of

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A)   drive reduction.
B)   insulin secretion.
C)   energy expenditure.
D)   homeostasis.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The set point is

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A)   the point at which hunger-arousing and hunger-suppressing hormones are equal.
B)   the body temperature of a healthy organism, for example, 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit in humans.
C)   the point at which energy expenditures from exercise and from metabolism are equal.
D)   the specific body weight maintained automatically by most adults over long periods of time.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

An aroused, motivated state that is often triggered by a physiological need is called a(n)

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A)   instinct.
B)   incentive.
C)   drive.
D)   set point.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which theory of motivation most clearly emphasizes the importance of genetically predisposed behaviors?

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A)   drive-reduction theory
B)   instinct theory
C)   hierarchy of needs theory
D)   arousal theoryE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

In one experiment, professional actors played the role of either normal-weight or overweight job applicants. Research participants' willingness to hire the applicants revealed

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A)   no discrimination against either overweight men or overweight women.
B)   equal levels of discrimination against both overweight men and overweight women.
C)   greater discrimination against overweight men than against overweight women.
D)   greater discrimination against overweight women than against overweight men.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

According to health psychologists, which of the following would be the BEST advice to offer someone who wants to lose excess weight?

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A)   "Avoid complex carbohydrates like potatoes and pasta."
B)   "Permanent weight loss requires a lifelong change in eating and exercise habits."
C)   "Your self-esteem will increase dramatically if you can successfully lose weight."
D)   "Once you lose your excess weight, you will experience a big reduction in your appetite for food."E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Few human behaviors are rigidly patterned enough to qualify as

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A)   needs.
B)   drives.
C)   instincts.
D)   incentives.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Destruction of an appetite-suppressing area within the hypothalamus of a rat is most likely to

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A)   lower the rat's set point for body weight.
B)   cause the rat to become extremely fat.
C)   lower the rat's blood insulin levels.
D)   increase the rat's basal metabolic rate.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Abraham Maslow suggested that "a person who is lacking food, love, and self-esteem would most likely hunger for food more strongly than anything else." Conversely, the novelist Dostoyevski wrote, "without a firm idea of himself and the purpose of his life, man cannot live even if surrounded with bread." Give evidence that would lead you to support both statements.

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The answer of Abraham Maslow suggested that "a person who...

Question 10

For a hungry person, the consumption of food serves to

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A)   lower the set point.
B)   reduce the incentives.
C)   maintain homeostasis.
D)   reduce blood glucose levels.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

An explanation of motivation in terms of homeostasis is best illustrated by the concept of

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A)   instinct.
B)   set point.
C)   flow.
D)   incentive.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Homeostasis refers to

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A)   the tendency to maintain a steady internal state.
B)   the tendency to seek external incentives for behavior.
C)   the setting of the body's "weight thermostat."
D)   a theory of the development of sexual orientation.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Unit bias refers to the research finding that people tend to

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A)   eat more when a portion of food is supersized.
B)   avoid unfamiliar tasting foods.
C)   overeat during celebrations with other people.
D)   do all of these things.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

New research has linked women's obesity to their risk of late-life

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A)   muscular dystrophy.
B)   lactose intolerance.
C)   multiple sclerosis.
D)   cognitive decline.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Although Jan appears to be underweight, she is afraid of becoming fat and consistently restricts her food intake. Although Gene appears to be overweight, he enjoys eating and always eats as much as he wants. Explain how their different reactions to food might result from (a) differences in their inner bodily states and (b) differences in their reactions to external incentives.

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The answer of Although Jan appears to be underweight, she...

Question 16

When people with severe obesity undergo bypass surgery that seals off part of the stomach, the remaining stomach then produces much less

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A)   PYY.
B)   orexin.
C)   ghrelin.
D)   insulin.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Adventurous people who relish the pursuit of novel and intense experiences are said to be

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A)   sensation-seekers.
B)   self-transcendent.
C)   instinct-driven.
D)   self-actualized.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Homeostasis, which is the goal of drive reduction, is defined as

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A)   a rigidly patterned behavior characteristic of an entire species.
B)   an aroused tension state that is often triggered by a physiological need.
C)   the body's tendency to maintain a constant internal state.
D)   a physical need that usually triggers motivational arousal.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Victims of a famine will often eat unappetizing and nutritionally poor foods simply to relieve their constant hunger. Their behavior is best explained in terms of

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A)   arousal theory.
B)   instinct theory.
C)   drive-reduction theory.
D)   incentive theory.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Judy found that her party guests ate less from a very large plate of cupcakes that were cut in half rather than whole. This best illustrates

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A)   homeostasis.
B)   the settling point.
C)   unit bias.
D)   social facilitation.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Homeostasis refers to

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Few human behaviors are rigidly patterned enough to qualify as

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An explanation of motivation in terms of homeostasis is best illustrated by the concept of

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Destruction of an appetite-suppressing area within the hypothalamus of a rat is most likely to

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When people with severe obesity undergo bypass surgery that seals off part of the stomach, the remaining stomach then produces much less

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An aroused, motivated state that is often triggered by a physiological need is called a(n)

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