Question 1

Which of the following is most closely related to blood sugar control?
A) stomach
B) small intestine
C) insulin
D) fat cells

Accepted Answer

Insulin plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood sugar levels. It is produced by the pancreas and helps to move glucose from the bloodstream into cells where it can be used for energy or stored for later use. Without insulin, blood sugar levels can become too high, which can lead to health problems such as diabetes.

Question 2

Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity. She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control. Should she take the job?
A) No; leptin is only relevant to animal weight control.
B) No; leptin has severe side effects and lacks FDA approval.
C) Yes; manufacturers have started producing leptin for human consumption.
D) Yes; leptin is a hormone that has been linked to human weight control issues.

Accepted Answer

Debbie is interested in working on childhood obesity projects and leptin has been linked to human weight control issues. Therefore, it is a relevant area of study for her and she should take the job. Option A is incorrect as research has shown that leptin is also relevant to human weight control. Option B is incorrect as although there may be side effects and lack of FDA approval, this would not necessarily be relevant to Debbie's decision to take the job. Option C is also incorrect as the fact that leptin is now being produced for human consumption does not necessarily make it a good area of study for Debbie.

Question 3

Edna loves McDonald's sweet tea. Whenever she sees the famous golden arches, she drives right in and orders a sweet tea. This best illustrates the effect of ________ on eating behavior.
A) learned associations
B) advertising
C) suggestion
D) mindlessness

Accepted Answer

Edna's love for McDonald's sweet tea is an example of a learned association between the sight of the golden arches and the taste of the drink. She has associated McDonald's with the enjoyment of sweet tea and therefore seeks it out whenever she is nearby.

Question 4

Fat is stored in ________ cells.
A) obese
B) adipose
C) insulin
D) CCK

Accepted Answer

Fat is stored in adipose cells, which are specialized cells designed for that purpose. Obese refers to a person who has accumulated excess body fat, while insulin and CCK are hormones involved in regulating appetite and metabolism but do not directly store fat.

Question 5

All of the following are associated with anorexia EXCEPT
A) loss of menstruation.
B) intense fear of gaining weight.
C) binging and purging.
D) distorted body image.

Accepted Answer

Binging and purging are associated with bulimia, not anorexia.

Question 6

Though her weight is normal, Ashley is terrified of becoming heavy. She knows she should stick to a healthy diet, but she often consumes huge servings of junk food-up to 5,000 calories in one sitting. Desperate to keep from gaining weight, she then uses laxatives and diuretics to purge the calories. Ashley is suffering from
A) anorexia nervosa.
B) bulimia nervosa.
C) obesity.
D) binge-eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

Ashley's behavior is consistent with bulimia nervosa, which involves episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging. Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restriction of food intake, while obesity and binge-eating disorder do not involve purging behaviors.

Question 7

After being in a car accident, Sally's ventromedial hypothalamus was severely damaged. She should expect that she will
A) lose weight rapidly.
B) lose weight gradually.
C) gain weight rapidly.
D) gain weight slowly.

Accepted Answer

The ventromedial hypothalamus is responsible for regulating feeding behavior and satiety, and damage to this area of the brain can lead to an increase in food intake and weight gain. Therefore, Sally should expect to gain weight rapidly after her car accident.

Question 8

What happens when your blood sugar level gets too low?
A) You feel energized.
B) You feel hungry.
C) You feel warm.
D) You feel vitalized.

Accepted Answer

When your blood sugar level gets too low, you feel hungry as your body is signaling that it needs more glucose to function properly.

Question 9

A marathon runner would best be served by eating ________ prior to a race.
A) chocolate
B) lasagna
C) ice cream
D) broccoli

Accepted Answer

Lasagna is a good choice because it is rich in carbohydrates, which provide a sustained energy source for endurance activities like a marathon.

Question 10

________ antagonists have been used to treat obesity.
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine

Accepted Answer

Serotonin antagonists have been used to treat obesity as they can influence appetite and satiety, helping to reduce food intake.

Question 11

A sprinter would best be served by eating ________ prior to a race.
A) chocolate
B) lasagna
C) steak
D) broccoli

Accepted Answer

Chocolate provides a quick source of energy due to its high sugar content, which can be beneficial for a sprinter needing immediate energy before a race.

Question 12

Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake. He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories. Is Gary doing the right thing?
A) Yes, the number of calories is the most important factor in losing weight.
B) Yes, the candy bar will keep Gary from getting hungry longer than if he had eaten the cereal.
C) Yes, the body needs high sugar intake at breakfast.
D) No, the candy bar will cause Gary to get hungry sooner than if he had eaten the cereal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gary wants to lose weight by reducing...

Question 13

Young women with very high standards but very low confidence are at risk for developing
A) bulimia.
B) obesity.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) anorexia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Young women with very high standards but...

Question 14

Which of the following individuals is most at risk for developing anorexia nervosa?
A) Daniel is 20 and works out at the gym.
B) Amelia is 40 and yo-yo diets.
C) Jill is 17 and lives in the suburbs.
D) Latoya is 25 and lives in a predominately lower-class neighborhood.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is most common among adolescent females, and Jill, being 17, fits the typical age and gender profile for those most at risk.

Question 15

Danielle is a normal weight female whereas Ron is an obese male. Whenever Danielle and Ron go out to dinner together, Ron always eats more food. Ron, a psychology major, correctly explains this difference in food intake by pointing out that

A) males release leptin more slowly than females.?
B) he has more fat cells than Danielle and he is not satiated until all his fat cells are full.
C) he is taller and leptin release is affected by height.
D) males have different levels of CCK than females.

Accepted Answer

Obese individuals often have a larger number of fat cells, which can lead to increased hunger and a need to consume more food in order to feel full. This is likely why Ron eats more than Danielle. The other options are not supported by scientific evidence.

Question 16

"I am so tired of dieting. It seems like it controls my life. I wonder what my real weight would be if I just ate only when I'm hungry." This dieter is curious about her
A) metabolic weight.
B) instinctive intake.
C) set point.
D) obesity level.

Accepted Answer

The dieter is curious about her "set point," which is the weight her body naturally maintains when she eats according to her hunger cues without dieting.

Question 17

Paris thinks her best friend, Nicole, may be suffering from an undiagnosed case of anorexia nervosa. She shares her concerns with Nicole, but Nicole insists that anorexia nervosa is "no big deal." What is the most serious consequence of anorexia nervosa?
A) It has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder.
B) It can cause personality changes.
C) It can cause mood swings
D) It can impact logical thinking processes.

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder, with up to 20% of individuals with the disorder dying as a direct result of it or related complications. This underscores the seriousness of the disorder, despite Nicole's insistence that it is "no big deal."

Question 18

Leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are similar in that they are both related to
A) feelings of satiety.
B) low blood sugar.
C) high insulin levels.
D) feelings of hunger.

Accepted Answer

Leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are both hormones that are released by the body to signal feelings of fullness and satiety after eating. They help regulate appetite and reduce hunger.

Question 19

BED refers to a(n) ________ disorder.
A) sleep
B) eating
C) movement
D) digestive

Accepted Answer

BED stands for Binge Eating Disorder, which is an eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of overeating and loss of control during eating.

Question 20

When Ginny's mother looks at her, she sees a bone thin person. When Ginny looks at herself in the mirror, she sees a person who could stand to lose a few more pounds. Ginny is most likely suffering from
A) bulimia nervosa.
B) schizophrenia.
C) delusions.
D) anorexia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

Ginny's self-perception of needing to lose weight and the description of her being "bone thin" by her mother suggests that she is likely suffering from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by a severe restriction of food intake, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight.

Quiz 10: Motivation and Emotion

Which of the following is most closely related to blood sugar control?

Debbie is interested in working on projects that will help fight childhood obesity. She is offered a job in a laboratory where researchers are studying the effects of leptin on weight control. Should she take the job?

Edna loves McDonald's sweet tea. Whenever she sees the famous golden arches, she drives right in and orders a sweet tea. This best illustrates the effect of ________ on eating behavior.

Fat is stored in ________ cells.

All of the following are associated with anorexia EXCEPT

After being in a car accident, Sally's ventromedial hypothalamus was severely damaged. She should expect that she will

What happens when your blood sugar level gets too low?

A marathon runner would best be served by eating ________ prior to a race.

________ antagonists have been used to treat obesity.

A sprinter would best be served by eating ________ prior to a race.

Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake. He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories. Is Gary doing the right thing?

Young women with very high standards but very low confidence are at risk for developing

Which of the following individuals is most at risk for developing anorexia nervosa?

Danielle is a normal weight female whereas Ron is an obese male. Whenever Danielle and Ron go out to dinner together, Ron always eats more food. Ron, a psychology major, correctly explains this difference in food intake by pointing out that

"I am so tired of dieting. It seems like it controls my life. I wonder what my real weight would be if I just ate only when I'm hungry." This dieter is curious about her

Paris thinks her best friend, Nicole, may be suffering from an undiagnosed case of anorexia nervosa. She shares her concerns with Nicole, but Nicole insists that anorexia nervosa is "no big deal." What is the most serious consequence of anorexia nervosa?

Leptin and cholecystokinin (CCK) are similar in that they are both related to

BED refers to a(n) ________ disorder.

When Ginny's mother looks at her, she sees a bone thin person. When Ginny looks at herself in the mirror, she sees a person who could stand to lose a few more pounds. Ginny is most likely suffering from