psych chapter 10 pt2

What is the primary distinction between bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder?

With binge eating disorders there is no purging or attempt to compensate for the food they have eaten like there is in bulimia nervosa

What is the main idea of drive theory? Explain your response

a change homeostasis creates physiological needs that result in immediate actions to meet the need and return to a state of homeostasis

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?

a genetic disorder that results in persistent feelings of intense hunger and reduced rates of metabolism

The need for __________ might explain why we "friend" people on social media websites, join clubs or hobby groups and spend time with others when we might otherwise feel like being by ourselves.

affiliation

According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, when is the most efficient time for Carl to mow the lawn?

after he's received exciting news

The ___________ complex is the part of the brain with dense connections with a variety of sensory areas of the brain; it is critical for classical conditioning and attaching emotional value to memory.

basolateral

The __________ complex and the central __________ are both parts of the amygdala.

basolateral & nucleus

The hierarchy of needs is the spectrum of needs ranging from basic _________ needs to __________ needs and finally striving for self-actualization.

biological & social

Who was the first theorist to explore the idea that the way we appraise a situation would influence the type of emotion that we'd experience in response to that event?

Magda Arnold

Which of the following is an example of self-efficacy?

Naomi believes that she can successfully complete law school

Which of the following is something an advocate for arousal theory might observe?

When we are bored we look for excitement; when we are over excited we wish for more peace

Empty stomachs contract, causing both hunger pains and the secretion of chemical messages that travel to the brain to serve as a signal to initiate feeding behavior. This is an example of what?

a physiological mechanism

According to research, the need for ___________ encourages Mr. Blutarski to complete a second PhD., so he can add another accomplishment to his already long list of accolades.

achievement

Mercy has maintained her body weight far below what is healthy through starvation and constant exercise. Despite her drastically thin appearance, Mercy genuinely believes that she is overweight, often referring to herself as "fat." Mercy probably suffers from what?

anorexia nervosa

Which of the following exemplifies extrinsically motivated behavior?

babysitting your younger brother in order to receive an hourly fee

Dr. Korkolos is a surgeon who conducts procedures that modify a patient's gastrointestinal system so that they can only eat or absorb a limited amount of food. Dr. Korkolos's expertise is in what type of surgery?

bariatric surgery

Which of the following is an example of an instinctive behavior?

infant rooting for a nipple

The ________ theory asserts that each individual has an ideal body weight that is resistant to change.

set point

Cici firmly believes that every child deserves a loving parent. She becomes a foster parent because she knows that it is the right thing to do, even though she receives no material rewards for doing so. Cici becomes a foster parent because of ________ motivation.

intrinsic

When one considers the majority of the scientific data that are available, what can be said about sexual orientation?

it is something one is born with

Which option is best described as a hormone that induces feelings of satiety, or fullness when eating?

leptin

Which individual produced volumes that discussed sexual behavior among Americans in a way that had never before been made public, research that was not happily received by all who read it?

Alfred Kinsey

According to the _____________ theory of emotions, one's physiological arousal precedes the cognitive experience of a feeling.

James-Lange

How is an emotion different from a mood?

Moods last longer than emotions and emotions can be intentional while mood may not be consciously recognized. Also, emotions are in response to an experience while moods are not.

Which of the following describes the Yerkes-Dodson law?

Simple tasks are performed best when arousal levels are relatively high, yet complex tasks are performed best when arousal levels are low.

Tesla crafts imitation dream catchers in her spare time. Her father constantly encourages her to sell them on eBay. When she finally agrees to sell them, she notices that while she still enjoys making the dream catchers, she no longer does it for fun—she does it to make money. This is an example of the _________ effect.

over justification

Food, water, shelter, and warmth represent ____________ needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

physiological

According to the Schachter-Singer two-factor theory of emotion, emotions consist of two factors. Name the two factors-

physiological and cognitive

If you suggest that smiling can make someone feel happier, then you believe in what theory or Hypothesis?

facial feedback hypothesis

AnnaSophia binges on chocolates, then makes herself vomit so that she won't retain any of the calories she just ingested. When she is not doing this, she regularly abuses laxatives in the hope that she will not absorb calories and gain weight. Anna Sophia has a normal body size but has a great fear of gaining weight. It would be a good idea for AnnaSophia to be evaluated to see if she is suffering from what illness?

bulimia nervosa

Explain bulimia nervosa

eating disorder in which there is binge eating followed by attempts to compensate such as vomiting or excessive exercise

A(n) ________ is a subjective, affective state of being that we often describe as our feelings. A(n) _________ refers to a prolonged, less intense, affective state that does not occur in response to something we experience.

emotion & mood

Self-worth, accomplishment, and confidence represent the ________ level of needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

esteem

Amir bites his fingernails when he is nervous or anxious, and he does so without any intention or even recognition that he is doing so. This is an example of a ___________, a pattern of behavior in which we regularly engage.

habit

Sweating and shivering are responses created due to internal temperature fluctuations, and they are designed to bring the body back into ___________.

homeostasis

Research has found that the nucleus accumbens and the amygdala, both of which are part of the _____________, are brain areas that are particularly important in sexual motivation.

limbic system

Greg is 5 feet three inches tall and weighs 260 pounds. His body mass index, or BMI, is 42.7. According to the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Greg is what?

morbidly obese

Otto is so driven to become a school psychologist that he spends every night studying. This sentence describes the wants or needs that direct behavior toward a goal, also called

motivation