Evaluations of Cognitive-Behavioural Weight-Loss Programs Conclude That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Evaluations of cognitive-behavioural weight-loss programs conclude that

• A) such programs are unlikely to meet most people's needs because 95% of all diets fail.
• B) such programs appear to be more useful for severely obese persons than for mildly obese persons.
• C) such programs can be successful for helping people lose weight and maintain weight loss up to 3 years later, whether they are administered on an individual or group basis.
• D) they are ineffective because most people have a weight set point that is not easily changed.
• E) such programs produce only modest weight loss and maintenance of weight loss.

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Definitions:

Anthropodenial

The refusal to acknowledge the human-like traits or behaviors of non-human animals, often stemming from a desire to maintain a perceived distinction between humans and other animals.

Anthropomorphism

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Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can hinder performance in various domains.

Tacit Knowledge

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