According to the Text Discussion, Which of the Following Contributes

question 230

Multiple Choice

According to the text discussion, which of the following contributes to the "supersize it" syndrome?

• A) high blood levels of leptin
• B) the gradual increase in basal metabolic rate as people age
• C) low blood levels of ghrelin
• D) the opportunity to overeat at all-you-can-eat buffets and get larger quantities for only a few cents more at fast-food restaurants

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Definitions:

Harlow's Studies

Research conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow, primarily known for his work on maternal-separation, dependency needs, and social isolation experiments on rhesus monkeys.

Infant Monkeys

Young primates that are in the earliest stage of their lives, often studied to understand developmental behaviors.

Cloth-covered Mother

In developmental psychology, a reference to the surrogate mother experiments by Harry Harlow, which demonstrated the importance of comfort and security in infant-mother bonding.

Frightened

A feeling of fear or anxiety, often induced by a perceived threat.