Jan 9 Motivation 2

Question 1

Biological Motives: Hunger and Eating

Hypothalamus:

Blood Glucose, Insulin, Leptin: (3 things)

Stomach Signals: (2 things)

Answer 1

Biological Motives: Hunger and Eating

Hypothalamus:
* Controls when we feel hungry.

Blood Glucose, Insulin, Leptin:
* Blood Glucose: Low = hungry.
* Insulin: Helps control blood sugar.
* Leptin: Signals fullness when fat stores are enough.

Stomach Signals:
* Stomach stretching = stop eating.
* Nutrients in the stomach = satisfaction.

Question 2

Anorexia Nervosa/ Criteria: (RIBO)

Answer 2

Anorexia Nervosa/ Criteria:

Refusal to Maintain Normal Weight
Intense Fear of Gaining Weight
Body Perception Disturbance
Obsessed with Food

Question 3

Causes of AN: (FPLC)

Answer 3

FPLC — “Feel Pretty, Lose Control”

• Family pressure
• Perfectionism
• Low self-worth
• Control over life through weight

Question 4

Bulimia:

Answer 4

“Binge-Purge Cycle for 3 Months”

Question 5

SEXUAL MOTIVATION

Parental Investment Theory:

Answer 5

Parental Investment Theory:

“More investment = More selectivity”

Question 6

THEORIES OF HOMOSEXUALITY
Biological models:

Answer 6

THEORIES OF HOMOSEXUALITY

Biological models:
* genes & hormones at play