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

Josh starts smoking in order to experience the pleasurable feedings associated with nicotine. This behavior is best explained by the_______theory of motivation. Eventually, however josh becomes physically addicted to nicotine and now he 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

People with weight problems are more likely to eat when experiencing the emotion of:

A. anxiety
B. anger
C. sadness
D. any of these

The______describes the relationship between arousal level, task difficulty, and efficiency of performance.

A. arousal theory
B. drive reduction theory
C. Yerkes-Dodson Law
D. inverted-U function

Some research suggests that women are more receptive to external sensory stimuli when they are what?

A. Most tired
B. Least hungry
C. Least fertile
D. Most fertile

Why do we keep drinking even when our bodies are deprived of water?

A. Wide range of drinks available stimulate desire to drink
B. We drink more when offered variety as opposed to only one type of drink
C. Eating can stimulate drinking behavior
D. All of the above

The hypothalamus has_______hunger center (s).

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

A need refers to:

A. A rigidly patterned behavioral urge characteristic of all people
B. anything that is perceived as having positive or negative value in motivating behavior
C. an aroused or activated state that is often triggered by a psychological need
D. a physiological state that usually triggers motivational arousal