Deck 1: Eating Behaviors and Emotions

Question 1

Which is a cause of anorexia?

A)sibling rivalry
B)an overly realistic view of normal size
C)food allergies
D)perfectionism

Answer 1

perfectionism

Question 2

The hypothalamus has __________ hunger center(s).

A)no control over
B)total control over
C)the most direct control over
D)one

Answer 2

the most direct control over

Question 3

In hunger, a set point is

A)similar to a body\s thermostat for blood sugar.
B)the weight you maintain when you attempt to diet.
C)related to the proportion of body fat your body normally maintains.
D)determined by adult eating habits.

Answer 3

related to the proportion of body fat your body normally maintains.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the sex drive is TRUE?

A)the sex drive is greatly affected by hormone levels in humans.
B)the sex drive is necessary for individual survival.
C)the sex drive is homeostatic.
D)the influence of hormones decreases as we ascend the biological scale.

Question 5

Moods:

A)are the most extreme forms of various emotions.
B)are subtle emotional undercurrents.
C)reflect base physiological changes.
D)reflect only positive emotions.

Question 6

The satiety system is to the feeding system as the __________ hypothalamus is to the __________ hypothalamus.

A)ventromedial; lateral
B)lateral; ventromedial
C)nonhomeostatic; homeostatic
D)cyclic; episodic

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

A)vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics are used to lose weight.
B)there are repeated attempts to lose weight by severe dieting.
C)it occurs equally in males and females.
D)it is an adolescent growth phase that a few women go through and later disappears.