The Minnesota Starvation Study

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Who conducted the Minnesota Starvation Study?

Ancel Keys (correct)

Sigmund Dolce

Wartime conscientious objector college students

Wilfred Penfield

What did the subjects of the Minnesota Starvation Study undergo for six months?

Vigorous physical training

Psychological therapy

A controlled diet with a 25% loss in body weight (correct)

Intensive medical examinations

What did the findings of the Minnesota Starvation Study reveal about the subjects' appetite during the re-feeding phase?

Subjects lost interest in food and had reduced appetite.

Subjects had a strong appetite for 12 weeks and remained preoccupied with food. (correct)

Subjects continued to eat small, controlled portions.

Subjects experienced insatiable appetite for 6 weeks.

What happened to a small number of subjects after the restrictions were lifted?

They overate and struggled with their eating habits Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated duration of the restrictions in the study?

8 months Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom experienced by individuals with starvation syndrome related to their sensation of temperature?

Feeling cold, particularly in hands and feet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cardiovascular change associated with starvation syndrome?

Slowed pulse and reduced heart volume Signup and view all the answers

What physical changes are observed in the skin and hair of individuals with starvation syndrome?

Skin becomes pale, cold, and dry, and hair becomes thin and falls out Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated reduction in basal metabolic rate associated with starvation syndrome?

40% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a physical change associated with starvation syndrome?

30% decrease in strength and reduced work capacity and endurance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common physical change associated with starvation syndrome?

Testicular enlargement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a psychological change associated with starvation syndrome?

Increased sensitivity to noise and irritability Signup and view all the answers

How does starvation syndrome affect the subjects' ability to control their emotions and aggression?

Subjects are aware of their irritability but unable to control their emotions and aggression Signup and view all the answers

What impact does starvation syndrome have on subjects' mental alertness, comprehension, and ambition?

Decreased mental alertness, comprehension, and ambition Signup and view all the answers

What are some personality changes associated with starvation syndrome?

Decreased concentration, self-discipline, and mental alertness Signup and view all the answers

How does starvation syndrome affect the subjects' interest in life?

It decreases their interest in life Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical change in interest related to personal grooming and appearance in individuals with starvation syndrome?

b. Decreased interest in personal grooming and appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of decreased concentration and ambition in individuals with starvation syndrome?

d. Increased frustration in daily life Signup and view all the answers

How does the starvation syndrome affect subjects' self-centeredness and ego-centric behavior?

b. It increases self-centeredness and ego-centric behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common change in food-related behaviors in individuals experiencing starvation syndrome?

Increased interest in food, meal planning, and recipe collection Signup and view all the answers

How does starvation syndrome affect individuals' attitudes towards boring or plain foods?

Boring food becomes more appealing to them Signup and view all the answers

What change in food-related behavior is commonly observed in starvation syndrome regarding the consumption of meals?

Some individuals take up to 2 hours to finish a meal Signup and view all the answers

Which behavior is NOT mentioned in the description of the condition?

Decreased exercise Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is commonly associated with individuals affected by starvation syndrome regarding their food possession and consumption?

They are more possessive about food and experience anger if they see food being wasted Signup and view all the answers

How does the group's mood change over time in relation to starvation syndrome?

Initially happy, but then becomes more serious with increased sarcasm and less humor Signup and view all the answers

What was the central topic of conversation of the men in the starvation study?

c. Food Signup and view all the answers

What change was observed in the behavior of men within the starvation study?

c. They become reluctant to be part of a group, plan activities, or interact with others. Signup and view all the answers

How did the group's mood change over time in the starvation study?

b. Initially happy, but then becomes more serious with increased sarcasm and less humor. Signup and view all the answers

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