The way in which a person responds when hungry ________
a. is consistent across cultures
b. varies directly with the age of the individual
c. is entirely dependent on internal drives
d. varies with each individual's social conditioning
Answer: d
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With respect to the role of genetics in eating disorders, it is most likely that
a. anorexia is inherited, but not bulimia. b. bulimia is inherited, but not anorexia. c. genetics might influence some personality characteristics that increase the risk for eating disorders. d. eating disorders are responses to cultural pressures and are totally unrelated to genetics.
All antidepressant drugs are known to have effects on which of the following?
a. Production of red blood cells b. Availability of certain neurotransmitters at synapses c. Velocity of action potentials in the cerebral cortex d. Ability of glucose and other nutrients to reach the brain
The dynamics of a fugue episode involve
a. repetitious thoughts and actions to control anxiety. b. physical flight from conflict or threat. c. redirection of hostile impulses into socially acceptable behavior. d. denial of one's true feelings by acting in the opposite manner.
An adolescent dancer maintains a strict diet as she competes to earn a role in an upcoming performance. Unfortunately, the part goes to someone else. The dancer goes home, forgets her diet, and overeats. This demonstrates
a. the influence of stress on eating behavior. b. the strict influence of brain regulatory mechanisms on eating behavior. c. the influence of diet on metabolism. d. that people have a natural tendency to develop adipose tissue.