AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to set-point theory, the body monitors the
A
level of fat stores inthe body to keep it fairly constant
B
level of glucose in the bloodstream
C
basal metabolic rate to keep it constant
D
activity of the hypothalamus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the set-point theory, the set point itself keeps weight fairly constant, because it has more accurate information about the body’s fat stores than the conscious mind can obtain. At the same time, this system pressures the conscious mind to change behavior, producing feelings of hunger or satiety.

Detailed explanation-2: -The set point model relies on the concept of a genetic preset weight range that’s controlled by biological signals. The body has a regulatory system that keeps you at a steady-state level, or set point.

Detailed explanation-3: -The set point theory states that a person’s body has a set point weight at which it is programmed to be comfortable. This theory proposes that the body will sabotage itself during weight loss by slowing down metabolism (the body’s rate of burning calories).

Detailed explanation-4: -A set point is a theory that states everyone’s body has a genetically determined range of weight and that their body will try to maintain to stay at optimal health.

Detailed explanation-5: -set point theory. Theory that proposes that humans have a natural or optimal body weight, called the set-point weight, that the body defends from becoming higher or lower by regulating feelings of hunger and body metabolism.

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