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According to drive-reduction theory, what motivates an organism to satisfy a physiological need?

An aroused tension state (a drive) (correct)
A constant internal state
The tendency to maintain balanced body chemistry
Positive or negative environmental stimulus

What does homeostasis involve?

Positive or negative environmental stimulus
Genetically predisposed behaviors
Regulation of any aspect of body chemistry (correct)
Arousal tension state (a drive)

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what determines the priority of some needs over others?

The complexity of the nervous system
The level of need in the hierarchy (correct)
The regulation of body chemistry
The tendency to maintain a balanced internal state

What does an incentive involve?

A positive or negative environmental stimulus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates humans to engage in behaviors that either increase or decrease arousal levels?

Arousal theory (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone sends 'I'm hungry' signals to the brain?

Ghrelin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Yerkes-Dodson law state?

Performance increases with arousal only up to a point, beyond which performance decreases (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the arcuate nucleus in the physiology of hunger?

It pumps out appetite-suppressing hormones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

Control blood glucose (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of social isolation on humans?

Increases the risk for mental decline and poor health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Drive-Reduction Theory propose?

Unmet needs create a drive that pushes us to reduce the need (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of orexin in the physiology of hunger?

Increases appetite (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of leptin in the body?

Increase metabolism and decrease hunger (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Arousal theory state?

Humans are motivated to engage in behaviors that either increase or decrease arousal levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of PYY in the physiology of hunger?

Decreases appetite (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of the need to belong on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors?

Activates the brain reward and safety systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

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