The Set Point Theory Suggests Humans and Other Animals

question 91

Multiple Choice

The set point theory suggests humans and other animals

• A) are able to alter their weight, but will always have a "set" or average weight.
• B) gain weight by eating more food than they need and thus causing ancrease the size of their fat cells.
• C) have a set metabolic rate that cannot be altered.
• D) are genetically programmed to maintain a certain amount of body weight

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction or pleasure, rather than for some separable consequence.

Organismic Needs

Fundamental human needs identified in various psychological theories that are innate and drive behavior, such as physiological, safety, love, and esteem needs.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, rather than for the sake of obtaining a reward or avoiding punishment.

Extrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity due to external rewards or pressures, rather than for intrinsic satisfaction.