PSYC 1200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Lateral Hypothalamus, Eating Disorder, Kinsey Reports

• School: University of Manitoba
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1200
• Professor: Launa C. Leboe-Mcgowan

Document Summary

Drive- a biological trigger that tells us we may be deprived of something and causes us to seek out food or water. Homeostasis-the body"s physiological processes that allow it to maintain consistent internal states in response to the outer environment. Allostasis-motivation is not only influenced by current needs, but also by anticipation of future needs. Satiation- the point in a meal when we are no longer motivated to eat. Ghrelin-hormone secreted in the stomach stimulating stomach contractions and appetite. Unit bias- assuming a unit of sale or portioning is an appropriate amount to consume. Obesity- disorder of positive energy balance, energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. Reproduction suppression hypothesis- females that believe they have little support will engage in dieting behaviour. Exposure to idealized versions of body type and thinness. Kinsey- interviewed and wrote a book about sexual histories of his students called the kinsey reports. Masters and johnson-observed prostitutes masturbating and engaging in sex.