What Weight Change Are Middle-Aged and Older Adults Likely to Experience

question 41

Multiple Choice

What weight change are middle-aged and older adults likely to experience?

• A) They are more likely to gain weight easily as they age because of changes in their basal metabolic rate (BMR).
• B) They are less likely to gain weight easily as they age because of changes in their basal metabolic rate (BMR).
• C) They are as likely to gain or lose weight as they were when they were younger.
• D) They will gain weight because an increase of calories that is required in middle-adulthood.

---

Definitions:

Milgram

A psychologist who conducted experiments on obedience, demonstrating the power of authority in compelling individuals to act against their personal conscience.

Short Answer

A type of response format in assessments that requires a concise, direct answer to a question, typically a few words or a sentence.

Obedience to Authority

The tendency of individuals to comply with orders from an authority figure, even if they may disagree with the actions.

Prosocial Consequences

Refers to outcomes of actions that are beneficial to others or society as a whole.