Set-Point Theory Explains Why ________

question 48

Multiple Choice

Set-point theory explains why ________

• A) losing those last few pounds is easier than losing the first few.
• B) the desire for fatty high calorie foods decreases over time when deprived of food.
• C) binge eating is likely after a period of caloric restriction.
• D) serotonin levels change with fasting.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a specific stimulus through conditioning, which becomes automatic over time.

Reinforcement

In learning and behavior theory, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Intellectual Skills

Intellectual Skills involve the cognitive abilities required to perform tasks that require reasoning, problem-solving, learning, and understanding.

Learning Outcomes

The knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that learners are expected to achieve as a result of undergoing specific educational activities.