An undersupply of the major inhibitory neurotransmitters known as _ is linked to seizures:
A. Dopamine
B. GABA
C. interneurons
D. serotonin
The brain structure that controls unconscious but essential functions such as breathing and circulation is the:
A. cerebellum
B. corpus callosum
C. hypothalamus
D. medulla
Surgical destruction of brain tissue is called a (n):
A. MRI
B. EEG
C. synapse
D. lesion
If a food causes sickness, or simply precedes sickness caused by something else, a learned __ may result.
A. psychosomatic illness
B. taste aversion
C. anorexia
D. specific hunger
People with weight problems are more likely to eat when experiencing the emotion of:
A. anxiety
B. anger
C. sadness
D. any of these
The eating of non – nutritive substances is the definition of which eating disorder?
A. Bulimia
B. Pica
C. Anorexia
D. Obesity
The body’s tendency to maintain a constant internal state is known as:
A. instinct
B. refractory period
C. homeostasis
D. metabolism
Extrinsic motivation stems from:
A. obvious external factors
B. intrinsic motivation
C. primary device
D. self – actualization
Which is a cause of anorexia?
A. sibling rivalry
B. an overly realistic view of normal size
C. food allergies
D. perfectionism
Which of the following can alter the body’s set point?
A. over feeding in childhood
B. external eating cues
C. severe dieting
D. low self – esteem
