Which of the Following People Would Be Most Likely to Get

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would be most likely to get an erroneous estimate of obesity when using the BMI method of calculation?

• A) Susie, an overweight 12-year-old girl who is African American
• B) Barbara, an underweight 12-year-old girl who has not yet hit the adolescent growth spurt
• C) Mike, an overweight 16-year-old boy who gets very little exercise
• D) Jeremy, a competitive athlete with very large muscles

Comprehend the concept of observational learning and the role of models in the learning process.

Understand the methods used in behavior therapy for fear reduction and behavior modification.

Differentiate between various types of reinforcers and their effectiveness in shaping behavior.

Describe the phenomenon of spontaneous recovery and its implications on conditioning.

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