Instruction
Please choose any of these 4 topics and answer the questions that they ask. You only need to choose one.
Consider the two ways we regulate thirst. Why are the two types of thirst seemingly indistinguishable to an individual (think of common pathways/structures in the nervous system). In essence, name the 2 types and how they differ, as well as what they have in common.
Explain and contrast the following theories of motivation: 1) Drive Theory; 2) Incentive Theory; 3) Instinct Theory; 4) Arousal Theory. You do not need to do it in this order. Come up with an example of a behavior (like the candy bar I talked about in the lecture) and explain how each of these theories would be explained.
How important is the sense of taste in our lives? How does taste govern what we eat, what we want to eat, and how much we eat? What do the 5 taste senses tell us about the nature of the food.
The tastes are: Sweet, Salty, Sour, Bitter, and Umami. Explain why we may get certain cravings for these types of food.
What are the most common forms of eating disorders? How do they differ? What do they have in common (how are they similar)? Also, how are they related to other psychological disorders? Discuss their various causes, and the physiological mechanisms that produce them.