Brian Was of Average Weight Throughout His Childhood and in College

question 105

Multiple Choice

Brian was of average weight throughout his childhood and in college. However, he has gained more than 30 pounds over the past 18 months and has become obese. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of his obesity?

• A) the decline in food prices in his region
• B) the absence of physical activity in his daily routine
• C) the lower availability of energy-saving devices
• D) the decline in his mental health problems

Comprehend the sleeper effect in persuasion and the conditions that facilitate its occurrence.

Recognize how similarity, attractiveness, and other speaker characteristics influence persuasion.

Understand the relationship between fear appeals in persuasive messages and their effectiveness.

Comprehend the principles underlying attraction and friendship formation, including proximity and similarity.

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Definitions:

Binary Variable

A variable that has only two possible values, often represented as 0 and 1, used to denote presence or absence, success or failure, and similar dichotomies.

Optimal Solution

The most efficient, effective, or desirable solution to a problem or the best decision given the constraints.

Total Cash

The overall amount of liquid assets available to an individual or organization.

Price/demand Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a product changes in response to a change in its price.