What Theoretical Perspective Argues That the Increase in Obesity in Humans

question 4

Multiple Choice

What theoretical perspective argues that the increase in obesity in humans is a result of the fact that early humans lived in environments in which there was fierce competition for limited, unreliable food resources and that they developed a tendency to consume food when it was present?

• A) cognitive
• B) evolutionary
• C) body-set point
• D) settling-point

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Definitions:

Pro-Death Penalty

Support for capital punishment, which involves executing individuals as a penalty for severe crimes.

Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes an uncomfortable psychological tension that people are motivated to reduce.

Changing Cognitions

The process of modifying thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, often aimed at improving mental health or personal effectiveness.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.