Which statement about body mass index (BMI) is true?
A. Individuals with identical BMI ratios and different heights have different amounts of body fat.
B. Individuals with identical BMI ratios and identical weights always have the same amount of body fat.
C. A person whose weight stays the same and grows taller will have an unchanged BMI.
D. A person who loses five pounds of fat and gains five pounds of muscle will have an unchanged BMI.
Answer: D
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Kirk is a generally anxious person. His anxiety sometimes gets in the way when he tries to make decisions. The anxiety Kirk feels is an example of an emotion
a. expected b. immediate c. integral d. incidental
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is most consistent with drive theory?
A. Humans can be motivated by external stimuli as well as internal. B. Once we reach homeostasis, we are happy and content. C. The optimal level for a behavior occurs when a drive is happening. D. Departures from equilibrium result in motivation to engage in behaviors that will restore equilibrium.