Steve Is Thin and Seems to Be Able to Eat

question 25

Multiple Choice

Steve is thin and seems to be able to eat as much as he wants while not gaining weight. Which concept is a possible explanation for his ability to stay thin?

• A) Thrifty gene
• B) Satiety theory
• C) Set point
• D) Adaptive thermogenesis

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Definitions:

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by a long-standing pattern of extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection or criticism, leading to social inhibition.

Social Rejection

The act of being deliberately excluded or ignored by other individuals or groups, often leading to feelings of loneliness and depression.

Lack of Guilt

The absence of feelings of responsibility or remorse for actions that could be considered wrong or harmful.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process, resulting in a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.