Which of the Following Is True About Basal Metabolism

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about basal metabolism?

• A) It represents about 30 percent of total energy expenditure.
• B) It is energy expenditure to maintain heartbeat, respiration, other basic functions, and daily activities.
• C) It represents about 60 percent to 70 percent of total kcalories used by a sedentary person during a day.
• D) It includes the energy used to digest food.

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Recognize the Coriolis effect and its impact on wind patterns.

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Definitions:

J. Stacy Adams

A psychologist known for developing the Equity Theory of motivation that explains how individuals perceive fairness in distribution of resources.

Motivating State

A psychological condition or environment that encourages individuals to act in a particular way or pursue a specific goal.

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive the fairness of their input-to-output ratios in comparison to others, affecting their motivation and satisfaction.

Feelings of Inequity

Feelings of inequity occur when individuals perceive that they are not being treated fairly in comparison to others, which can affect motivation and satisfaction.