Question: A brain tumor that results in obesity would most likely be located in the

Answer: hypothalamus

Question: A complex pattern of organized, unlearned behavior that is species-specific is called

Answer: an instinct

Question: A genetically programmed action pattern is the ethologist’s definition of

Answer: instinct

Question: A hostile person with a type A personality is most at risk for developing which of the following?

Answer: heart disease

Question: A technique that enables a person to control physiological responses that are normally involuntary, such as levels of blood pressure, is known as

Answer: Biofeedback

Question: According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following statements is true?

Answer: Physiological needs must be met before an individual achieves self-actualization

Question: According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the need to have respect for ourselves and to be valued by others is classified within the category of

Answer: Esteem needs

Question: According to cognitive dissonance theory, human beings are motivated to

Answer: reduce tensions produced by inconsistent thoughts

Question: Alicia has started a new and very different job but believes in her skills and ability to carry out the tasks required of her. Albert Bandura would refer to Alicia’s sense of confidence as which of the following?

Answer: self-efficacy

Question: An individual experiencing a low blood-glucose level would be best advised to do which of the following

Answer: to eat a snack