Which Is the Best Explanation, That Is Based on Classical

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which is the best explanation, that is based on classical conditioning, for why diet beverages do not prevent people from gaining weight?

• A) Diet beverages actually have more calories than regular beverages.
• B) The artificially sweetened beverages seem to stimulate hunger for high-calorie foods.
• C) People who drink diet beverages typically eat more food than those who drink only water.
• D) Diet drinks elicit conditioned emotional reactions that lead people to overeat.

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