After Reviewing Previously Published Studies, Psychologist Kyle Conlon and His

question 7

Multiple Choice

After reviewing previously published studies, psychologist Kyle Conlon and his colleagues wanted to know "Will people lose more weight if they maintain a goal focus or if they maintain an achievement focus?" At this point in their research, Conlon and his colleagues were completing which step in the scientific method?

• A)publishing their own results
• B)testing a hypothesis
• C)building a theory
• D)defining the problem

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Definitions:

Weight Gain

An increase in body weight, which can result from an excess of calorie intake over calorie expenditure.

Low-Carbohydrate Diet

A diet strategy that reduces carbohydrate intake to promote weight loss or manage certain health conditions, often increasing protein and fat intake.

Regular Exercise Program

An organized and consistent schedule of physical activities designed to improve or maintain physical fitness and overall health.

Quit Smoking

The process of discontinuing the habit of inhaling smoke from burning tobacco.