Some Researchers Have Suggested That Obesity Is Due to a Change

question 93

Multiple Choice

Some researchers have suggested that obesity is due to a change in "set point" in the brain that is related to the number of calories a person needs, therefore people eat more than they need and gain weight. Permanently raising the set point would involve a permanent change in which of the following?

• A)the stimulus
• B)the sensor
• C)the effector
• D)the response

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Definitions:

Objectively

In a manner that is based on unbiased facts and evidence, without influence from personal feelings or opinions.

Dichotomous Thinking

A cognitive distortion involving seeing things in black and white categories, without recognizing the continuum or grey areas in between.

Selective Abstraction

A cognitive distortion where an individual focuses on a single negative detail or event, often out of context, leading to a skewed perception of reality.

Overgeneralizing

A cognitive distortion where an individual makes broad interpretations from a single or few events, often leading to negative thinking patterns.