Is eating a piece of chocolate cake for dessert after big dinner more likely to be motivated by hunger or appetite?

Hunger is a physiological state that is driven by the body's need for nutrients. Appetite, on the other hand, is a psychological desire to eat that is not necessarily related to the body's need for food.

In the case of eating a piece of chocolate cake for dessert after a big dinner, it is more likely to be motivated by appetite rather than hunger. The person has already consumed a large meal and their body does not need any more nutrients. However, they may still desire to eat the chocolate cake because it tastes good or because they enjoy the experience of eating it.