Which Statements Are True About Pharmacological Interventions for Weight Loss

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true about pharmacological interventions for weight loss?

• A) Weight loss medications are very effective.
• B) Weight loss is short term.
• C) Weight loss medications, such as over-the-counter appetite suppressants, have sympathomimetic side effects.
• D) Weight loss medications are indicated for people who have a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or greater with concurrent obesity-related medical problems.
• E) Weight loss medications, such as appetite suppressants, are relatively safe and can be bought over the counter without a prescription from a primary health-care provider.

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Definitions:

Third-person Effect

A social psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to believe that others are more influenced by mass media messages or persuasive communications than they are themselves.

Fear-based Messages

Communications aimed at eliciting fear in order to influence behavior or attitudes towards a particular action or outcome.

Autokinetic Effect

A visual phenomenon where a stationary point of light in a dark room appears to move because of small, involuntary eye movements.

Convert Communicators

People perceived as credible sources because they are arguing against their own previously held attitudes and behaviors.