Why Is It Usually a Doomed Idea for People to Try

question 136

Multiple Choice

Why is it usually a doomed idea for people to try to diet when under stress?

• A)Because dieting tends to temporarily deplete cognitive resources, which are needed for successfully coping with stressors
• B)Because cortisol, the hormone released during times of stress, affects metabolism in such a way that it is almost impossible to diet successfully
• C)Because people's capacity for willpower is limited and can be depleted by attending to stressors (such that little willpower is left for dieting)
• D)Because people require a greater caloric intake than usual in order to successfully cope with stressors

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