Which of the Following Is a Risk Factor for Metabolic

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

• A) low fasting blood glucose or insulin resistance
• B) low blood (HDL)cholesterol
• C) pear-shaped fat distribution
• D) hypertension

Understand the principle of economic efficiency as a criterion for evaluating economic actions.

Analyze the consequences of actions that have greater costs than benefits on society's welfare.

Identify when an economic activity should or should not be undertaken based on its costs and benefits.

Distinguish between different standards (e.g., majority vote, economic efficiency) used to evaluate economic activities.

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Definitions:

Fear-Producing Stimuli

Objects, situations, or cues that elicit a fear response or anxiety in individuals, relevant in studies of phobias and anxiety disorders.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, resulting in severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts.

Imaginal Exposure

A cognitive behavioral therapy technique where individuals are asked to vividly imagine and describe distressing experiences as a way to reduce the trauma's power over their psychological well-being.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory proposing that human behavior is influenced by both associative and reinforcement processes.