Which of the Following Have Researchers NOT Found to Be

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have researchers NOT found to be a factor in the current obesity epidemic?

• A)Inadequate sleep
• B)A shift in people's set point
• C)Availability of high-calorie foods
• D)Inadequate physical activity

Understand the concepts of absolute threshold, difference threshold, and sensory adaptation.

Explain the impact and process of subliminal stimulation and priming.

Recognize the role of sensory processing in perception.

Describe signal detection theory and how expectations can influence perceptions.

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Definitions:

Self-esteem

One's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth.

Self-serving Bias

A cognitive bias that causes individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while attributing failures to external factors.

Spotlight Effect

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others notice and evaluate our appearance, performance, and mistakes.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.