WEIGHT LOSS MINI CASE: Peter Has Decided That He Wants

question 86

Multiple Choice

WEIGHT LOSS MINI CASE: Peter has decided that he wants to lose weight and develop a more defined physique in order to make himself more attractive to women.To this end, he joins a gym and begins eating low-fat, low-calorie foods.In particular, he cuts potato chips out of his diet and packs fruit in his lunch instead.After a few weeks, Peter decides that he actually prefers fruit with his lunch.
-In the WEIGHT LOSS MINI CASE,Peter's goal is best described as a(n) ________.

• A) approach object
• B) ideal
• C) biogenic need
• D) avoidance object
• E) ought

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