The Concept Which Suggests That Those Individuals Who Use Energy

question 32

Multiple Choice

The concept which suggests that those individuals who use energy sparingly will store fat more readily, thus increasing his/her chances of weight gain, is known as which of the following?

• A) fat cell theory
• B) thrifty adipose theory
• C) thrifty gene theory
• D) set point theory

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Definitions:

Induced Hypocrisy

This psychological concept involves making individuals aware of the discordance between their attitudes and behaviors to motivate them to change their behavior to align with their expressed attitudes.

Misattribution

Incorrectly identifying the source of a memory or emotion, leading to inaccurate conclusions or feelings.

Negative Affective State

A mood or emotional condition characterized by feelings such as sadness, anxiety, or anger.

Self-Concept Clarity

A clearly defined, internally consistent, and temporally stable self-concept.