One Explanation for Why People Who Are Overweight May Continue

question 5

Multiple Choice

One explanation for why people who are overweight may continue to gain weight even if they don't increase caloric intake is the fact that

• A) fat tissue is less metabolically active than lean tissue.
• B) fat tissue is more metabolically active than lean tissue.
• C) fat tissue disrupts digestion.
• D) fat tissue absorbs and stores additional fat tissue at a higher rate.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedule

A Variable-Interval Schedule is a type of reinforcement schedule where responses are reinforced after varying intervals of time, making the reinforcement unpredictable.

Primary Reinforcement

A reinforcer that satisfies a basic biological need, such as food, water, or sleep, and is inherently rewarding.

Secondary Reinforcement

A reinforcing stimulus that acquires its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer.

Tertiary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that uses abstract rewards, such as praise or tokens, that can be exchanged for other rewards.