Sarah Is a Freshman in College and Found That She

question 106

Multiple Choice

Sarah is a freshman in college and found that she started gaining weight after spending a lot of her time with her roommate Gayle, who is overweight. Sarah's weight gain is best explained by

• A) a lack of motivation that occurs when first starting to college.
• B) a lower metabolism that occurs in late adolescence.
• C) the adoption of her roommate's eating habits.
• D) the minor depression or "college blues" that set in upon leaving home.

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Definitions:

Unsafe Working Conditions

Work environments that pose potential risks to the health and safety of employees due to improper safety measures or hazardous materials.

Heterosexism

The presumption of heterosexuality as the norm, which can result in discrimination or bias against non-heterosexual orientations and identities.

Systemic Discrimination

Discrimination that is ingrained in the policies, practices, and procedures of institutions, resulting in disadvantages to certain groups.

Natural Superiority

The belief in the inherent superiority of certain individuals, groups, or races over others, often without scientific basis.