A. ventromedial; lateral
B. lateral; ventromedial
C. non-homeostatic; homeostatic
D. cyclic; episodic
Related Mcqs:
- The functions of some peripheral factors in the control of eating can be demonstrated by the sham feeding preparation. But which of the following is NOT true? In the sham feeding preparation:
A. The animal tastes smells and eats the food normally
B. The stomach becomes full
C. It becomes clear that the taste and smell of food provide the immediate reward for food-motivated behavior
D. It becomes clear that oropharyngeal make us feel satiated - Experiments with rats, monkeys and humans using sham feeding have advanced our knowledge about food intake by demonstrating that:
A. Satiety and reward signals are necessary to control eating
B. Taste and smell stop food-seeking
C. Gastric distension is caused by sham feeding
D. Satiety motivates food-seeking behavior - During the second year of life, toddlers begin to take some personal responsibility for feeding, dressing, and bathing themselves in an attempt to establish what Erikson calls a sense of:
A. superiority
B. industry
C. generativity
D. autonomy - After spending an exciting day running around at Lasertron, Jared decides to stay home and watch television rather than going out dancing. Jared’s decision to stay home is most consistent with the ______theory of motivation.
A. Instinct
B. evolutionary
C. arousal
D. need - The need for achievement has been measured by which personality test?
A. Thematic Apperception Test
B. Sentence Completion
C. Rorschach
D. MMPI - Which is TRUE regarding the influence of cultural values on eating behaviors?
A. They are the primary cause of innate taste aversion
B. They greatly affect the incentive value of various foods
C. They determine a person’s set point for various foods
D. They have a homeostatic influence on amount of food consumed - Which of the following can alter the body’s set point?
A. over feeding in childhood
B. external eating cues
C. severe dieting
D. low self-esteem - Which of the following suggestions would be the worst advice for a dieter?
A. “Avoid consumption of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages”
B. “Avoid eating during the day so you can enjoy a big meal in the evening”
C. “Accompany your diet with a sustained exercise program”
D. “Reduce your weight gradually over a period of many months” - Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feelings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the______-theory of motivation. Eventually, however, josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now the needs the drug to reduce the cravings he feels. Josh’s behavior is now best explained by______theory.
A. arousal; incentive
B. drive reduction; arousal
C. drive reduction; incentive
D. incentive; drive reduction - Motivational states are states that lead animals to work toward_______.
A. Emotions
B. Goals
C. Society
D. Communication
