Which of the Following Is True of Research Results About

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of research results about weight?

• A) Preferences for thinner people have been found among adolescents, children, parents, and even those themselves who are fat.
• B) Overweight children view social discrimination as the most immediate consequence of their weight.
• C) In some cultures, overweight is desirable.
• D) In one study, time spent watching television was associated with obesity.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Illusion

A misinterpretation of a real external stimulus, illustrating how perceptions can differ from reality.

Misleading Cues

Misleading cues are incorrect or deceptive clues that lead to erroneous conclusions or perceptions.

Stimuli

Environmental events or conditions that elicit responses from organisms.

Texture Gradient

A depth cue in which the gradual change in appearance of objects from coarse to fine texture signals increasing distance.