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Psychological Aspects of Motivation and Eating Disorders Quiz

#1

Which psychological theory suggests that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?

Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Explanation

Hierarchy of needs theory outlining human motivation.

#2

What is the term for the physiological state that arises from the body's need for energy?

Hunger
Explanation

Physiological state driven by the body's need for energy.

#3

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of anorexia nervosa?

Extreme fear of gaining weight
Explanation

Intense fear of gaining weight.

#4

What term describes the phenomenon where repeated exposure to a food decreases liking and intake of that food?

Habituation
Explanation

Decrease in liking and intake of food due to repeated exposure.

#5

Which eating disorder is characterized by a fixation on eating healthy or 'pure' foods to the point of obsession?

Orthorexia nervosa
Explanation

Obsession with eating healthy or 'pure' foods.

#6

Which of the following is NOT a recognized eating disorder in the DSM-5?

Pica
Explanation

Not a recognized eating disorder in the DSM-5.

#7

According to research, which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with reward and pleasure, and plays a role in motivation and eating behaviors?

Dopamine
Explanation

Neurotransmitter linked with reward, pleasure, and motivation.

#8

What psychological concept refers to an individual's belief in their capability to perform behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments?

Self-efficacy
Explanation

Belief in one's ability to achieve specific goals.

#9

What psychological theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the expectation of achieving desired outcomes?

Expectancy theory
Explanation

Motivation driven by expected outcomes.

#10

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of relaxation and satiety, and is implicated in stress reduction and mood stabilization?

Serotonin
Explanation

Neurotransmitter linked with relaxation, satiety, and mood stabilization.

#11

What term describes the tendency to eat in response to negative emotions such as stress, sadness, or boredom?

Emotional eating
Explanation

Eating triggered by negative emotions.

#12

Which hormone, produced by fat cells, is involved in regulating appetite and metabolism?

Leptin
Explanation

Hormone regulating appetite and metabolism.

#13

Which eating disorder is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors such as vomiting or laxative abuse?

Bulimia nervosa
Explanation

Eating disorder featuring binge eating and purging.

#14

According to the biopsychosocial model, eating disorders are influenced by which of the following factors?

Biological, psychological, and social factors
Explanation

Influence of biology, psychology, and social environment on eating disorders.

#15

What psychological theory suggests that individuals have an innate drive to seek out novelty and stimulation?

Arousal theory
Explanation

Drive to seek novelty and stimulation.

#16

According to the elaboration likelihood model, which route of persuasion involves a deep cognitive processing of the message content?

Central route
Explanation

Route of persuasion involving deep cognitive processing.

#17

According to self-determination theory, which of the following is NOT one of the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

Survival
Explanation

Not a basic psychological need according to self-determination theory.

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