The concept of "comfort food" that is eaten even when a person is not hungry suggests that eating __________.

A. may be influenced by emotional factors
B. has some inherent quality that relaxes us
C. may release hormones and neurotransmitters that are comforting
D. is reflexive


Answer: A

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. body mass index c. secular obesity scale b. contemporary obesity estimate d. height-weight ratio

Psychology