Question 1

The brain is informed of the nutrients consumed during a meal primarily via ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stretch receptors in the stomach 
B)  specific peptides released for the nutrients that are consumed 
C)  receptors in the mouth 
D)  taste receptors that can be modified by learning 
A)  stretch receptors in the stomach 
B)  specific peptides released for the nutrients that are consumed 
C)  receptors in the mouth 
D)  taste receptors that can be modified by learning

Question 2

Which of the following is true of instincts?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are mechanisms for maintaining balance in the body. 
B)  They are incentives to behave in a particular manner. 
C)  They are complex behaviors that are learned, or not automatic, and occur in all members of a species. 
D)  They are complex behaviors that are automatic and unlearned and occur in all members of a species. 
A)  They are mechanisms for maintaining balance in the body. 
B)  They are incentives to behave in a particular manner. 
C)  They are complex behaviors that are learned, or not automatic, and occur in all members of a species. 
D)  They are complex behaviors that are automatic and unlearned and occur in all members of a species.

Question 3

Each taste sensation has its own receptors and is processed through different pathways in the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Epigenetic factors provide a mechanism for a pregnant woman's behavior to impact the obesity risk of her baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is most consistent with drive theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans can be motivated by external stimuli as well as internal. 
B)  Once we reach homeostasis, we are happy and content. 
C)  The optimal level for a behavior occurs when a drive is happening. 
D)  Departures from equilibrium result in motivation to engage in behaviors that will restore equilibrium. 
A)  Humans can be motivated by external stimuli as well as internal. 
B)  Once we reach homeostasis, we are happy and content. 
C)  The optimal level for a behavior occurs when a drive is happening. 
D)  Departures from equilibrium result in motivation to engage in behaviors that will restore equilibrium.

Question 6

What is the difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa includes excessive exercising, binge/purge cycles, and caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles. 
B)  Anorexia nervosa includes excessive exercising and caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles. 
C)  Anorexia nervosa includes excessive caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles. 
D)  Anorexia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles, while bulimia nervosa includes excessive caloric restriction. 
A)  Anorexia nervosa includes excessive exercising, binge/purge cycles, and caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles. 
B)  Anorexia nervosa includes excessive exercising and caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles. 
C)  Anorexia nervosa includes excessive caloric restriction, while bulimia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles. 
D)  Anorexia nervosa is limited to binge/purge cycles, while bulimia nervosa includes excessive caloric restriction.

Question 7

Corporal Phillips was bleeding heavily from a gunshot in his leg. Phillips was desperate for something to drink because of ______ thirst.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypovolemic 
B)  hypervolemic 
C)  hypothalamic 
D)  osmotic 
A)  hypovolemic 
B)  hypervolemic 
C)  hypothalamic 
D)  osmotic

Question 8

Luanne sat down for dinner and bit into her steak. The delicious taste she experienced from her steak involved which taste sensation?

Accepted Answer

A)  umami 
B)  bitter 
C)  sour 
D)  sweet 
A)  umami 
B)  bitter 
C)  sour 
D)  sweet

Question 9

Kevin spent a lot of time taking care of his pet snake, including preparing the snake's food, mice from the local pet store. Kevin's pet snake could be best classified as a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  carnivore 
B)  herbivore 
C)  omnivore 
D)  opportunistic eater 
A)  carnivore 
B)  herbivore 
C)  omnivore 
D)  opportunistic eater

The brain is informed of the nutrients consumed during a meal primarily via ______.

Which of the following is true of instincts?

Each taste sensation has its own receptors and is processed through different pathways in the brain.

Epigenetic factors provide a mechanism for a pregnant woman's behavior to impact the obesity risk of her baby.

Which of the following is most consistent with drive theory?

What is the difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Corporal Phillips was bleeding heavily from a gunshot in his leg. Phillips was desperate for something to drink because of ______ thirst.

Luanne sat down for dinner and bit into her steak. The delicious taste she experienced from her steak involved which taste sensation?

Kevin spent a lot of time taking care of his pet snake, including preparing the snake's food, mice from the local pet store. Kevin's pet snake could be best classified as a(n) ______.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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Exam 6: Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The brain is informed of the nutrients consumed during a meal primarily via ______.

Which of the following is true of instincts?

Each taste sensation has its own receptors and is processed through different pathways in the brain.

Epigenetic factors provide a mechanism for a pregnant woman's behavior to impact the obesity risk of her baby.

Which of the following is most consistent with drive theory?

What is the difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

Corporal Phillips was bleeding heavily from a gunshot in his leg. Phillips was desperate for something to drink because of ______ thirst.

Luanne sat down for dinner and bit into her steak. The delicious taste she experienced from her steak involved which taste sensation?

Kevin spent a lot of time taking care of his pet snake, including preparing the snake's food, mice from the local pet store. Kevin's pet snake could be best classified as a(n) ______.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Hearing and Language

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

Filters