Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be the Cause

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of "creeping obesity?"

• A)increased caloric intake with age
• B)increased metabolic rate with age
• C)decreased exercise with age
• D)glandular problems that develop after age 30

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Definitions:

Positive Events

Occurrences that lead to beneficial or uplifting outcomes for individuals or groups.

Aversive Events

Unpleasant or undesirable occurrences that an individual seeks to avoid or escape from.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational strategy in which a positive stimulus is presented after a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of future occurrences of that behavior.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that meets a basic need or provides intrinsic satisfaction and therefore naturally encourages certain behaviors without the necessity of learning.