Evidence That Obesity Is Influenced by Factors in Addition to Genetics

question 377

Multiple Choice

Evidence that obesity is influenced by factors in addition to genetics includes the fact that

• A) mice injected with daily doses of leptin become less active and gain weight.
• B) exceeding one's set point decreases one's basal metabolic rate.
• C) the weights of adopted people are highly correlated with the weights of their adoptive parents.
• D) people weigh more today than did their counterparts 50 years ago.

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Definitions:

Self-discrepancy Theory

A theory that suggests individuals compare themselves to internal standards or the expectations of others, leading to various emotional outcomes based on perceived discrepancies.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be, representing their goals and aspirations in contrast to their actual self.

Actual Self

A concept referring to one's perception of their own attributes, abilities, and attitudes as they are currently.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of motivation, affecting daily life.