PSYCHOLOGY OF EMOTIONS

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: -Set point theory states that our bodies have a preset weight baseline hardwired into our DNA. According to this theory, our weight and how much it changes from that set point might be limited. The theory says some of us have higher weight set points than others and our bodies fight to stay within these ranges.

Detailed explanation-3: -Set point theory states that the human body tries to maintain its weight within a preferred range. Many people stay within a more or less small range of body weight throughout their adult life. Some people’s systems may keep them lean while young but allow them to gain weight after middle age.

Detailed explanation-4: -The belief that the brain mechanisms regulate body weight around a genetically predetermined “set-point". According to set point theory, when people lose weight metabolic rate is decreased.

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.