Appetite Chapter 1

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Have you ever noticed just how much of your time is devoted to ______ and drinking?

eating

A great deal of the behavior of all animals consists of obtaining and consuming ______ and liquids.

foods

And always ______ at the center of it all.

food

Chimpanzees are close evolutionary relatives of ________

people Signup and view all the answers

Pleurobranchaea's motivation is influenced by how much certain inhibitory neurons decrease the activity of the ________ command neurons

food Signup and view all the answers

Dogs are considered ________ but can consume a wide variety of foods

carnivores Signup and view all the answers

Chimpanzees use ________ memory to find and remember good food sources

spatial Signup and view all the answers

Each species obtains food and drink from its surroundings in its own particular ______.

way Signup and view all the answers

Therefore each species has much to tell us about the nature and origins of eating and drinking ______.

behaviors Signup and view all the answers

For many reasons, rats are usually the best choice for studies in which the goal is to apply the results to ______.

people Signup and view all the answers

The ______ of Eating and Drinking

Psychology Signup and view all the answers

the scientific study of eating and drinking behavior is conducted by

psychologists Signup and view all the answers

One example of incorrect advice related to eating less is the belief that drinking lots of

water Signup and view all the answers

To understand the behavior of people and animals,

psychology is the field to study Signup and view all the answers

Chimpanzees often share their food with other chimps and sometimes even with ______.

other animals Signup and view all the answers

Because chimpanzees are so similar to humans, ethical constraints that apply to human experiments may also apply to ______ experiments.

chimp Signup and view all the answers

Rats are often used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking because they have a diverse diet and their behaviors are similar to those of ______.

humans Signup and view all the answers

Rats are relatively easy to handle and maintain in a laboratory because they are bred for ______.

docility Signup and view all the answers

Scientists often use other than people in their experiments due to practical considerations and ethical issues. One advantage of using is that different species will have at least some similar eating and drinking behaviors.

animals Signup and view all the answers

Pleurobranchaea is a carnivore, which means it is a ______ eater.

meat Signup and view all the answers

Pleurobranchaea has specialized cells called ______ in its body that collect information about its surroundings and cause it to move.

neurons Signup and view all the answers

Some of Pleurobranchaea's neurons, called ______, are responsible for making Pleurobranchaea move automatically in order to eat food that it has detected.

food command neurons Signup and view all the answers

Drinking lots of water decreases how much people eat right after drinking the water

experiment Signup and view all the answers

The study of the psychology of eating and drinking is a huge but fascinating ______.

subject Signup and view all the answers

The reason that the concepts of evolution and natural selection seem particularly appropriate for the psychology of eating and drinking is that every animal, including every person, must eat and drink ______ or it will die.

appropriately Signup and view all the answers

Just because natural selection is and has been in operation doesn’t mean that all of the behaviors of every species will be ______ adapted for every situation.

perfectly Signup and view all the answers

Which species is usually the best choice for studies on the psychology of eating and drinking?

Rats Signup and view all the answers

What do rats provide in our quest to understand the psychology of eating and drinking?

Insights into the nature and origins of eating and drinking behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Why are rats often used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

They are easy to handle and maintain in a laboratory Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do people overconsume certain foods and drinks more than others or only at certain times?

Because they have a stronger craving for those foods and drinks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the book 'The Psychology of Eating and Drinking'?

Understanding the causes of eating and drinking behaviors Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is the information and advice offered in food-related pop science often incomplete or incorrect?

Because it is not based on scientific research Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific method used in the study of eating and drinking behavior?

The method that assumes the laws of nature govern all things Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the behavior of animals when it comes to obtaining and consuming food and liquids?

Animals spend more time on obtaining and consuming food and liquids than any other activity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of studying the causes of food and drink-related behaviors?

To change the behaviors of people and animals related to food and drink. Signup and view all the answers

What did the author do to measure the total time spent thinking about or touching food?

Used a stopwatch to record the total time spent thinking about or touching food. Signup and view all the answers

Which animal is often used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

Rats Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why rats are a preferred choice for experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why are chimpanzees not commonly used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is one disadvantage of using chimpanzees in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

Ethical constraints may apply to using them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a practical problem with conducting an experiment on the psychology of eating and drinking to test if a particular gene results in people loving chocolate after years of exposure?

Finding participants with identical genes Signup and view all the answers

Why do scientists often use animals other than people in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

The similarities in eating and drinking behaviors across species Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does using Pleurobranchaea, a sea slug, in a hypothetical chocolate experiment have?

It is easily identified and manipulated Signup and view all the answers

Why do scientists use animals other than people in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

To study the eating and drinking behaviors of different species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about Pleurobranchaea's eating behavior?

It can be influenced by learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason that dogs are rarely used in current research on eating behavior?

They are popular pets Signup and view all the answers

Why are chimpanzees considered a good choice for studying eating and drinking behaviors?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did Jane Goodall discover about chimpanzees' eating behaviors?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is the study of the psychology of eating and drinking a fascinating subject?

Because it includes research on how certain foods can affect your behavior Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by saying that an animal's eating behavior might not be optimal?

The animal is eating in a way that is harmful to its survival Signup and view all the answers

Why do some people eat unhealthy foods despite the harmful effects?

Because they have access to cheap and easily available unhealthy foods Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason that the concepts of evolution and natural selection are appropriate for the study of eating and drinking behaviors?

Because every animal must eat and drink to survive Signup and view all the answers

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Have you ever noticed just how much of your time is devoted to ______ and drinking?

A great deal of the behavior of all animals consists of obtaining and consuming ______ and liquids.

And always ______ at the center of it all.

Chimpanzees are close evolutionary relatives of ________

Pleurobranchaea's motivation is influenced by how much certain inhibitory neurons decrease the activity of the ________ command neurons

Dogs are considered ________ but can consume a wide variety of foods

Chimpanzees use ________ memory to find and remember good food sources

Each species obtains food and drink from its surroundings in its own particular ______.

Therefore each species has much to tell us about the nature and origins of eating and drinking ______.

For many reasons, rats are usually the best choice for studies in which the goal is to apply the results to ______.

The ______ of Eating and Drinking

the scientific study of eating and drinking behavior is conducted by

One example of incorrect advice related to eating less is the belief that drinking lots of

To understand the behavior of people and animals,

Chimpanzees often share their food with other chimps and sometimes even with ______.

Because chimpanzees are so similar to humans, ethical constraints that apply to human experiments may also apply to ______ experiments.

Rats are often used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking because they have a diverse diet and their behaviors are similar to those of ______.

Rats are relatively easy to handle and maintain in a laboratory because they are bred for ______.

Scientists often use ______ other than people in their experiments due to practical considerations and ethical issues. One advantage of using ______ is that different species will have at least some similar eating and drinking behaviors.

Pleurobranchaea is a carnivore, which means it is a ______ eater.

Pleurobranchaea has specialized cells called ______ in its body that collect information about its surroundings and cause it to move.

Some of Pleurobranchaea's neurons, called ______, are responsible for making Pleurobranchaea move automatically in order to eat food that it has detected.

Drinking lots of water decreases how much people eat right after drinking the water

The study of the psychology of eating and drinking is a huge but fascinating ______.

The reason that the concepts of evolution and natural selection seem particularly appropriate for the psychology of eating and drinking is that every animal, including every person, must eat and drink ______ or it will die.

Just because natural selection is and has been in operation doesn’t mean that all of the behaviors of every species will be ______ adapted for every situation.

Which species is usually the best choice for studies on the psychology of eating and drinking?

What do rats provide in our quest to understand the psychology of eating and drinking?

Why are rats often used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

According to the text, why do people overconsume certain foods and drinks more than others or only at certain times?

What is the main focus of the book 'The Psychology of Eating and Drinking'?

According to the text, why is the information and advice offered in food-related pop science often incomplete or incorrect?

What is the scientific method used in the study of eating and drinking behavior?

Which of the following statements is true about the behavior of animals when it comes to obtaining and consuming food and liquids?

What is the main goal of studying the causes of food and drink-related behaviors?

What did the author do to measure the total time spent thinking about or touching food?

Which animal is often used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

What is one of the reasons why rats are a preferred choice for experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

Why are chimpanzees not commonly used in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

What is one disadvantage of using chimpanzees in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

Which of the following is a practical problem with conducting an experiment on the psychology of eating and drinking to test if a particular gene results in people loving chocolate after years of exposure?

Why do scientists often use animals other than people in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

What advantage does using Pleurobranchaea, a sea slug, in a hypothetical chocolate experiment have?

Why do scientists use animals other than people in experiments on the psychology of eating and drinking?

Which of the following is true about Pleurobranchaea's eating behavior?

What is the reason that dogs are rarely used in current research on eating behavior?

Why are chimpanzees considered a good choice for studying eating and drinking behaviors?

What did Jane Goodall discover about chimpanzees' eating behaviors?

According to the text, why is the study of the psychology of eating and drinking a fascinating subject?

What does the author mean by saying that an animal's eating behavior might not be optimal?

Why do some people eat unhealthy foods despite the harmful effects?

What is the main reason that the concepts of evolution and natural selection are appropriate for the study of eating and drinking behaviors?

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Scientists often use other than people in their experiments due to practical considerations and ethical issues. One advantage of using is that different species will have at least some similar eating and drinking behaviors.