One Theory for Explaining the Etiology of Obesity Suggests That

question 62

Multiple Choice

One theory for explaining the etiology of obesity suggests that humans inherited genes that helped our ancestors survive famine by storing fat. Unfortunately, that gene may be dysfunctional in an environment where high-fat foods are plentiful. This theory is called the ____.

• A) thrifty genotype hypothesis
• B) fat gene theory
• C) fat storage hypothesis
• D) evolutionary hypothesis

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Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone, and the highest level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments.

Lifelong Dream

denotes a deeply held aspiration or goal that an individual wishes to achieve or fulfill throughout their lifetime.

Generativity

Erikson’s term for concern of mature adults for finding meaning through contributing to society and leaving a legacy for future generations.