Molly and Marvin Live in Two Different Societies and They

question 46

Multiple Choice

Molly and Marvin live in two different societies and they both want to eat some nuts.Based on Rozin and colleagues' research on portion size, what is the best predictor of how much they will eat?

• A) the average size of the nuts that grow locally
• B) the average size of the nut packages that are sold in local stores
• C) the extent to which people in each society are raised to eat nuts
• D) the extent to which their friends are also eating nuts
• E) The best predictor will depend on the local cultural context.

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Definitions:

Passive

Accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

Continuous

Without interruption or end; occurring over a period of time without breaks.

Active

Engaging in movement or activities; not passive, showing energetic involvement.

Psychosocial Contexts

Environments and experiences that influence an individual's psychological development and social interactions.