Below are four evaluative statements about the dual-centre model of eating regulation. Which statement is TRUE?
The model suggests that stimulation of the lateral hypothalamus (LH) leads to satiety and the cessation of eating.
The model fully accounts for the complex cognitive and cultural factors that influence food choice.
The model is supported by animal research demonstrating that lesions to the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) lead to overeating (hyperphagia).
The model ignores the role of chemical messengers such as hormones in regulating appetite.
8 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Neural and hormonal control of eating. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.