Which of the Following Is the Best Evidence That Environment

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best evidence that environment must play a role in obesity?

• A) the rate of obesity has been rising while the gene pool has remained relatively constant
• B) the recognition that identical twins reared apart have body weights similar to their biological parents
• C) the development of precise body composition methodologies that define adipose storage sites based on gender
• D) the discovery of uncoupling proteins that explain the variations in energy metabolism among lean and overweight people

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Definitions:

Host-country Firm

A company that operates in a country other than where its headquarters are located, often referred to in the context of multinational corporations.

International Assignments

Work tasks or projects assigned to employees that involve working in a foreign country, often for the purpose of transferring knowledge, filling skill gaps, or global integration efforts.

Antecedent Factors

Events or conditions that precede and potentially cause specific behaviors or outcomes.

Cross-cultural Adjustment

The process individuals undergo to adapt to new cultural environments, important in the context of international assignments and global business.