Carolyn Desperately Wants to Lose Weight, but Finds It So

question 71

Multiple Choice

Carolyn desperately wants to lose weight, but finds it so difficult to resist the temptation of snack foods. Her difficulty in losing weight probably stems from the powerful effects of ________.

• A) shaping
• B) discrimination
• C) delayed reinforcement
• D) immediate reinforcement

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Definitions:

Dermal Root Sheath

A layer of cells surrounding the hair follicle, providing it structural support and nourishment.

Hair Bulb

The rounded, club-shaped structure at the base of a hair follicle containing the cells that produce hair, and the site of hair growth.

Hair Shaft

The portion of hair that extends above the skin surface, made of tightly compacted keratin cells.

Keratin Production

The process by which cells form keratin, a key structural protein that makes up the hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin.