Stomach Contractions (Hunger Pangs) May Not Be Necessary in the Perception

question 47

Multiple Choice

Stomach contractions (hunger pangs) may not be necessary in the perception of hunger because researchers found that

• A) hunger is a physical process, and thus perception is not involved.
• B) people become hungry before stomach contractions start to happen.
• C) humans continue to experience hunger even when it is impossible for them to feel stomach contractions.
• D) hunger pangs are not real.

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