Currently a Large Proportion of the American Population Is Overweight

question 195

Multiple Choice

Currently a large proportion of the American population is overweight.Dr.Laker thinks that,in part,this may be due to an innate preference for foods that are rich in fats and sugars.Dr.Laker has suggested that in times when foods were not so readily available,this innate preference would ensure enough calories for energy and survival.Dr.Laker's views are MOST consistent with those of the

• A) cultural perspective in psychology.
• B) cognitive perspective in psychology.
• C) behavioral perspective in psychology.
• D) evolutionary perspective in psychology.

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Definitions:

Point and Figure

A charting method used in technical analysis, focusing solely on price movements rather than time or volume, to identify supply and demand trends.

Congestion Areas

Regions on a chart where a financial security's price has traded within a narrow range for a period, indicating balance between supply and demand.

Sell Signal

An indication, based on technical analysis or other factors, suggesting that it might be an advantageous time to sell a particular investment.

Trin Ratio

The Trin Ratio, also known as the Arms index, measures market sentiment by dividing the ratio of advancing and declining issues by the ratio of advancing and declining volume, often used to detect overbought or oversold conditions.