Although Jan Appears to Be Underweight,she Is Afraid of Becoming

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Although Jan appears to be underweight,she is afraid of becoming fat and consistently restricts her food intake.Although Gene appears to be overweight,he enjoys eating and always eats as much as he wants.Explain how their different reactions to food might result from (a)differences in their inner bodily states and (b)differences in their reactions to external incentives.

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Definitions:

Gradually

In a slow, step-by-step process, often used to describe how changes or developments occur over time.

Approach-avoidance Conflict

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Lesser Of Two Evils

A choice between two undesirable options, where the chosen option is seen as the less harmful or problematic one.

Latin Root

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