The Fact That Homeostasis Regulates Hunger Has Led Psychologists to Conclude

question 123

Multiple Choice

The fact that homeostasis regulates hunger has led psychologists to conclude that the ____.

• A) body is more likely to guard against obesity than starvation
• B) body naturally attempts to maintain a set point of weight
• C) weight of most people will fluctuate dramatically across their lifetime
• D) stomach must be the ultimate source of all hunger

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The psychological principle where a conditioned response is triggered by stimuli similar to the original associated stimulus.

Behavioral Learning

A theory that explains human learning and behavior through the association between stimuli and responses, emphasizing the role of reinforcement.

Cognitive Learning

Refers to the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, emphasizing the role of the brain in processing information.

Behavioral Learning

A theory that proposes that learning is a process of adapting behavior based on experiences and interactions.