Which Statement Accurately Describes the Problem of "Carrying" Excess Weight

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the problem of "carrying" excess weight?

• A)A waist measurement of more than 35 inches increases health risk in males.
• B)Visceral fat poses fewer health risks than subcutaneous fat.
• C)"Apple-shaped" women are at increased health risk but "apple-shaped" men are not.
• D)A "pot belly" raises health risks even when a person has a healthy weight.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological theory which posits that individuals experience discomfort and distress when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, leading them to seek consistency.

Internal Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of behavior to internal, personal characteristics rather than to external, situational factors.

Weiner's Attribution Theory

A theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior, attributing them to either internal dispositions or external situations.

Intrinsic

Describes motivation or values driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction or fulfillment, rather than external pressures or rewards.