According to the positive-incentive theory, the main cause of hunger in food-replete environments is

A) a shortage of calories in the body.
B) the presence or anticipation of food.
C) deviation from an energy set point.
D) deviation from a positive-incentive set point.
E) high levels of insulin.


Answer: B

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