Lecture 31

Question 1

What factors affect eating behavior?

Answer 1

Cognitive factors (e.g. expectations for how much we'll enjoy food, beliefs, attitudes, memories)
Perceptual factors (e.g. serving/plate size affects amount eaten)
Cultural Norms (e.g. when/where we're supposed to eat

Question 2

How can Conditioning affect eating behavior?

Answer 2

Good tastes positively reinforces
Reducing hunger negatively in forces
Learned tase aversions are acquired rapidly
Cues we associate with food can trigger hunger (e.g. sights and sounds)

Question 3

How much do Genetic factors account for weight?

Answer 3

40-70%

Question 4

What does the Hypothalamus control?

Answer 4

Secretions of Gonadotropins from the pituitary gland

Question 5

What do Gonadotropins affect?

Answer 5

The rate at which gonads release androgens and estogens

Question 6

What are the two types of effects of sex hormones?

Answer 6

Organizational effects

Activational effects

Question 7

What are Organizational effects?

Answer 7

Development of male/female sex characteristics

Question 8

What are Activational effects?

Answer 8

Begins at puberty, stimulate sexual desire and behavior

Question 9

What is the need for achievement?

Answer 9

Refers to the desire to accomplish tasks and attain standards for excellence

Question 10

What does achievement goal theory describe?

Answer 10

4 motivation profiles which vary in goal/type focus