Axsom and Cooper Argue That the Continued Weight Loss Experienced

question 3

Multiple Choice

Axsom and Cooper argue that the continued weight loss experienced by some of their subjects during the six months following the experiment occurred primarily because:

• A) the eating plan used in the experiment was highly effective and nutritionally sound.
• B) subjects continued to pursue the goal of weight loss, which had been made more attractive by the experimental manipulation of effort justification.
• C) the experiment led to the formation of an "antecedent" that helped subjects follow the successful weight-loss techniques they had learned.
• D) the initial loss of weight reduced subjects' anxiety about being overweight in a society that overemphasizes being thin and fit.

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