UTD PSYCH 2301: EXAM 4 PRACTICE QUIZZES || WITH 100% ERROR-FREE SOLUTIONS.
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After Randy followed a hearty dinner with two pieces of lemon meringue pie, it's likely that his body sent a(n) ________ signal to his ________. correct answers anorexigenic; ventromedial hypothalamus
Mark puts in long hours studying for his psychology tests. He already has an A in the course, b...
UTD PSYCH 2301: EXAM 4 PRACTICE QUIZZES ||
WITH 100% ERROR-FREE SOLUTIONS.
After Randy followed a hearty dinner with two pieces of lemon meringue pie, it's likely that his
body sent a(n) ________ signal to his ________. correct answers anorexigenic; ventromedial
hypothalamus
Mark puts in long hours studying for his psychology tests. He already has an A in the course, but
he really has a desire to know the material well. Mark's behavior is characteristic of: correct
answers intrinsic motivation
Holly is a severely underweight seventh-grader who nonetheless believes she is fat. It is likely
that Holly is suffering from: correct answers anorexia nervosa
Which of the following statements about obesity is TRUE?
-overeating is the only cause of obesity
-obesity is associated with high self-esteem
-approximately 10 million Americans die each year from obesity-related illnesses
-there is a strong genetic component to obesity correct answers there is a strong genetic
component to obesity
According to the hedonic principle, we are likely to: correct answers skip an early morning class
if we already have an A in it
________ stimulates eating, while ________ suppresses it correct answers an orexigenic signal;
an anorexigenic signal
Eric is struggling to make enough money to shelter and clothe his family. According to Maslow's
hierarchy of needs, Eric is attempting to meet his: correct answers safety and security needs
Following a major cerebral vascular accident, Jonathan became very obese. In investigating the
cause of the obesity, the physician may determine that the ________ was damaged in the
accident. correct answers ventromedial hypothalamus
Parents decide to implement the following plan to reduce swearing in their two adolescent
daughters. Each time a girl swears, she is fined a penny. Results from the motivation literature
suggest that this strategy is likely to ________ because ________. correct answers fail; mild
threats can actually increase the desirability of taboo behavior
Research has suggested that ________ may be the hormonal basis of the sex drive in women,
and ________ may be the hormonal basis of the sex drive in men. correct answers testosterone;
testosterone
Melanie is studying the effects of urban crowding on the prevalence of anxiety disorders. It is
most likely that Melanie is a(n) _____ psychologist. correct answers environmental
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