Some Psychologists Prefer the Term ________ to Set Point Because

question 275

Multiple Choice

Some psychologists prefer the term ________ to set point because set point does not account for the psychological factors that influence hunger.

• A) basal metabolic weight
• B) social influences
• C) settling point
• D) ecology of eating

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Definitions:

Inefficient Connections

Links or relationships that fail to utilize resources or energy in an effective manner.

Cognitive Processes

Cognitive processes that include the obtaining, processing, and retention of information, involving functions like perception, memory, and logical thinking.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Baillergeon

Refers to developmental psychologist Renee Baillergeon, known for her research in infant cognition, particularly in the areas of object permanence and physical reasoning.