Studies into the effectiveness of psychological treatments for obesity sometimes combine the results of a number of different studies.

Which one of the following techniques would be the most appropriate way to combine the results of different studies?

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A Content analysis
B Correlational analysis
C Meta-analysis
D Thematic analysis [1 mark]

Which one of the following statements about ghrelin is TRUE?

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A Ghrelin is released mainly from fat cells after eating.
B Ghrelin levels fall when the stomach is empty.
C Ghrelin travels to the hypothalamus and increases hunger.
D Ghrelin signals to the brain that the body has enough fat stores. [1 mark]

Which one of the following structures is most closely associated with the feeling of satiety (fullness) after eating?

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A Lateral hypothalamus
B Ventromedial hypothalamus
C Corpus callosum
D Hippocampus [1 mark]

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Which TWO of the following are features of neophobia?

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The behaviour of a neophobic eater is likely to include:

A Trying many new foods without hesitation
B Avoiding unfamiliar foods
C Preferring foods that have been eaten before
D Eating very large portions of any food
E Showing no anxiety about what food looks like [2 marks]

Which hormone is mainly secreted by fat cells and signals long-term energy stores to the hypothalamus?

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A Adrenaline
B Cortisol
C Ghrelin
D Leptin [1 mark]

Mina’s parents always insist that she finishes everything on her plate. If she clears her plate, she is praised and sometimes given dessert. If she leaves food, they tell her she is “wasteful”.

Which one of the following learning processes best explains why Mina usually eats everything, even when she is not hungry?

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A Vicarious reinforcement
B Classical conditioning
C Positive reinforcement
D Negative reinforcement [1 mark]

Jago follows a fitness influencer on social media. The influencer receives thousands of “likes” for posts showing an extremely lean body and very low-calorie meals. Jago copies these meals and hopes he will be admired in the same way.

Which one of the following best explains Jago’s behaviour?

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A Evolutionary adaptation
B Social learning
C Restraint theory
D Boundary model [1 mark]

Which one of the following is NOT a feature of family systems theory in relation to anorexia nervosa?

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A Enmeshment
B Autonomy granting
C Overprotectiveness
D Rigidity [1 mark]

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Which TWO of the following are examples of cognitive distortions in anorexia nervosa?

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A “If I gain even 1 kg I will be a complete failure.”
B “My parents always tell me what to eat.”
C “When I look in the mirror, my thighs look huge even though everyone says I am thin.”
D “I started dieting because my friends were doing it.”
E “I only eat when I feel physically hungry.” [2 marks]

Which one of the following best describes restraint theory as an explanation for obesity?

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A Attempts to restrict food intake can paradoxically lead to overeating.
B Genetic mutations cause people to burn fewer calories at rest.
C High levels of ghrelin make people feel constantly hungry.
D People gain weight because they never try to diet. [1 mark]