Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Set Point Concept

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the set point concept is most accurate?

• A) The set point notion is only a myth and has not been empirically substantiated by research.
• B) Researchers agree unanimously that there is no such thing as a set point and research continues to determine whether people can "settle in" to a new weight.
• C) The vast majority of researchers assert that the set point concept is invalid and holds false for the body weight of all persons.
• D) Some researchers feel it is a valid concept, while others argue that though it is difficult, it is possible to "settle in" to a new weight.

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Definitions:

Attitudinal Change

A shift in an individual's attitude, viewpoint, or stance towards a particular idea, person, or object.

Festinger

Leon Festinger, a psychologist known for the theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort felt when one's beliefs are inconsistent with one's behaviors.

Central Route

In the context of persuasion, this refers to a pathway where individuals are influenced by the content and quality of the message, leading to lasting attitude change.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that involves passive agreement without active thinking, typically influenced by external cues such as the speaker's attractiveness or credibility.