In addition to physiological mechanisms of hunger, many social and cultural influences modify how much we eat. Describe several examples
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On average, people eat more in social groups than when they eat alone. We eat more if the food sounds good (Chilean sea bass) than if it sounds odd (Patagonian toothfish). Thinking a new wine came from California makes it taste better than if it came from a state not famous for its wine. Seeing a large portion on the plate increases the amount one will eat. On the other hand, cultural pressures cause many people to want to lose weight.
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Briefly summarize the basic tenets of evolutionary psychology
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Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of psychotherapy?
a. finding purpose b. learning to approach problems rationally c. learning to repress one's emotions d. restoring hope, courage, and optimism
Fixating on a preconceived notion and ignoring information that points to other possibilities is known as ____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What concept is at play when your expectation of what will be perceived actually affects the reality of what you perceived?
a) cross-modal perception b) the Ganzfeld effect c) inattentional blindness d) the perceptual set