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The "Yo-Yo Dieting" Effect of Repeated Cycles in Which a Person

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The "yo-yo dieting" effect of repeated cycles in which a person loses weight only to be followed by new gain in weight is referred to as ________.


Definitions:

Piaget

A reference to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and cognitive psychology.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring natural environments, species, and resources for future generations.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from about 7 to 11 years of age, where children can use logic to solve problems but still struggle with abstract and hypothetical concepts.

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