Which hunger motivator is based on there being other people to eat with?

• A. Palatability
• B. Quantity Available
• C. Variety
• D. Presence of Others

Answer: (D)

Social influence on eating plays a big role here. When others are present, people often adjust how much they eat to align with the social setting—modeling others’ portions, following shared meal norms, and simply eating more in a social context even if they’re not especially hungry. That makes the presence of others the factor that directly ties hunger motivation to the social situation.

The other factors describe intrinsic or environmental aspects of food (how tasty it is, how much is available, how many options there are), which influence appetite and choices independently of whether anyone else is dining with you.