One Biological/evolutionary Theory of Obesity Suggests

question 172

Multiple Choice

One biological/evolutionary theory of obesity suggests:

• A)hunter-gatherers once had to store fat because there were times when they did not have food.We have their genes for storing fat but plenty of food.
• B)herder-farmers had plenty of food all year long so they gained a lot of weight and we are descended from them.
• C)people in the Western Hemisphere are affected by climatic changes that influence the ability to store and burn fat.
• D)civilization has changed its eating habits over the years,thus causing an increase in the preference for foods that cause obesity.

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

A research method in which a researcher views and records an individual’s behavior in natural, real-world settings.

Clinical Interview

A method of assessment where a clinician interacts with a client to gather information about their psychological state, history, and functioning.

Questionnaire

A research method in which researchers use a survey or set of questions to collect data from large samples of people.

Evolutionary Development

An approach in biology that studies the connections between evolutionary processes and the development of individual organisms (also known as evo-devo).