Motivation Processes and Types
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What is the role of the hypothalamus in hunger regulation?

  • Manages hunger through the basal ganglia.
  • Initiates hunger in the lateral region and stops hunger in the ventromedial region. (correct)
  • Has no involvement in hunger regulation.
  • Stops hunger in the lateral region and initiates hunger in the ventromedial region.
  • Which brain region links food taste and texture with the pleasure felt while eating?

  • Hypothalamus
  • Cingulate cortex
  • Basal ganglia
  • Orbitofrontal cortex (correct)
  • What is allostasis in the context of motivation?

  • Processes that direct people toward specific goals.
  • Driven solely by biological triggers.
  • Influenced by current needs and anticipation of future needs. (correct)
  • Maintains the body's internal and external state.
  • What is the role of social facilitation in eating behavior?

    <p>Encourages individuals to eat more when surrounded by others eating less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a drive according to the text?

    <p>Seek out what is needed when deprived of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region is considered the reward center?

    <p>Basal ganglia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals typically behave in terms of eating when influenced by impression management?

    <p>Eat less to control the impression they give.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does unit bias refer to in the context of food consumption?

    <p>'Portioning of food' as an appropriate amount to consume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between drive and incentive mentioned in the text?

    <p>Drive is only triggered by current needs, while incentive includes future needs anticipation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does eating behavior change according to modeling in social contexts?

    <p>Individuals eat depending on the amount others eat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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