Applying the Sociological Perspective,we See That the High Rate of Obesity

question 15

Multiple Choice

Applying the sociological perspective,we see that the high rate of obesity in Canada reflects:

• A)bad personal choices people make about their lives.
• B)cultural forces that encourage people to eat large amounts of unhealthy fast food.
• C)our long history as a nation of people with poor health.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Matching Law

A principle in behavioral psychology stating that the proportion of responses directed toward an option matches the proportion of reinforcements obtained from that option.

Contend

To strive in opposition or against difficulties; to compete or argue.

Mowrer's Two-Factor Theory

Mowrer's Two-Factor Theory is a psychological theory that integrates classical conditioning and operant conditioning to explain the development of phobias and anxiety.

Avoidance

A behavioral response aimed to prevent an unpleasant outcome or stimulus, often developed as a coping mechanism in both humans and animals.