Which of the Following Would Be the BEST Advice to Offer

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the BEST advice to offer someone who wants to lose excess weight?

• A) "Avoid complex carbohydrates like potatoes and pasta."
• B) "Permanent weight loss requires a lifelong change in eating and exercise habits."
• C) "Your self-esteem will increase dramatically if you can successfully lose weight."
• D) "Once you lose your excess weight, you will experience a big reduction in your appetite for food."

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The finding that people reduce effort when working in a group, compared to when working alone.

Fraternity Hazing

The practice of ritual and other non-ritual activities involving harassment, abuse, or humiliation as a way of initiating a person into a group.

Effort Justification

A phenomenon where individuals assign greater value to outcomes they have put significant effort into achieving, regardless of the actual value of the outcome.

Universally Applicable

Refers to principles, rules, or criteria that are relevant and can be applied in every situation, without exceptions.