Chapter 8 psychology
Which of the following is a biological factor responsible for obesity? Select one: a. Anorexia nervosa b. A high fat-to-muscle rati c. Aphagic tendency d. A high metabolism rate
B
Which of the following is true of Maslow's theory? Select one: a. It suggests that individuals can simultaneously strive to achieve physiological and self-actualization needs. b. It states that esteem needs represent the highest level of needs. c. It accounts for individual differences in motivation. d. It suggests that human behavior is not just mechanical and aimed toward survival and the reduction of tension.
C
Alan works in a research laboratory. He owns a house, and he earns enough to sustain himself. He has a large social circle and makes time to meet his friends at least once a week. However, Alan feels that he is capable of much more and can achieve a lot more in life. He is striving to bring out the best within himself. In the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Alan is trying to fulfill his __________. Select one: a. self-actualization need b. physiological needs c. safety needs d. love and belongingness needs
A
In the context of hunger, if the __________ of a rat is electrically stimulated—that is, "switched on"—the rat stops eating until the current is turned off. Select one: a. ventromedial nucleus b. foramen magnum c. hippocampus d. occipital nucleus
A
is a mechanism that would help preserve life in times of famine, but may also cause people dieting to lose weight more slowly. Select one: a. Adaptive thermogenesis b. Adaptive mutagenesis c. Homeostasis d. Apostasis
A
In the context of hunger, which of the following is true of human beings? Select one: a. Physiological factors are not associated with the human hunger drive. b. Psychological factors play an important role in the human hunger drive. c. Human beings eat only when they are hungry. d. In human beings, the emotional state of being bored is not associated with eating.
B
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of needs, what must be developed immediately prior to esteem needs? Select one: a. Self-actualization b. Safety needs c. Love and belongingness d. Physiological needs
C
Alina thinks that she is overweight. She often indulges in binge eating and later forcibly vomits the food. Which eating disorder is Alina most likely suffering from? Select one: a. Porphyria. b. Anorexia nervosa. c. Bulimia nervosa. d. Adaptive thermogenesis.
C
Jorge works for a finance company. His boss tells him that he will get a raise if he completes his work two days before the actual deadline. The raise that Jorge is being offered is referred to as aNo _____. Select one: a. drive b. need c. incentive d. desire
C
Which of the following is true of metabolism? Select one: a. Muscle tissue cannot metabolize food. b. Muscle tissue in the body metabolizes food more slowly than fatty tissue does. c. Fatty tissue in the body metabolizes food more slowly than muscle tissue does. d. Fatty tissue cannot metabolize food.
C
According to your text, which of the following does NOT help regulate our hunger? Select one: a. Hypothalamus b. Blood sugar level c. Receptors in our liver d. Hippocampus
D
In the case of stimulus motives, organisms __________. Select one: a. seek to decrease states of arousal b. maintain homeostasis c. act to reduce external stimuli d. seek to increase stimulation
D