Which of the Following Characteristics Should One Look for in Evaluating

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?

• A)advocacy of special diets
• B)advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
• C)claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs
• D)recommendations to combine foods in special ways or to rotate levels of calorie intake to effect weight loss

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Definitions:

Trait Theories

A group of theories suggesting that personality is composed of stable characteristics (traits) that influence behavior.

Basic Underlying

The fundamental or essential basis or cause of something.

Trash Talk

A form of insult usually found in sports and competitive environments, aimed at demoralizing, intimidating or distracting the opponent.

Self-monitoring

The process of observing and regulating one's own behavior in social situations to fit social norms or personal goals.