Many individuals have the erroneous idea that individuals who are obese simply lack willpower and could lose weight if they only tried. Argue against this belief.
What will be an ideal response?
Research suggests that food can be addictive, similar to drugs and alcohol. In this vein, individuals often try to regulate their eating behaviors unsuccessfully, similar to that of someone with a substance addiction. It is even harder for someone trying to give up food, given that an alcoholic can "walk away" from alcohol completely. Everyone, however, needs to eat. Metabolism can also complicate the issue. Some people appear to have a thrifty metabolism, whereas others are less efficient. The same compensatory mechanisms that work for one person are not guaranteed to work for another.
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When rats are exposed to stress in the lab, they exhibit signs of depression and evidence that the concentration of chemicals in their brains have been changed. These chemicals are known collectively as _________
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According to the Defense of Marriage Act, what defines a "spouse"?
a. A person of the other sex b. A person of either sex c. A person who is either legally married or in a legal civil union d. It varies from state to state.
A certain substance inhibits sleep, increases alertness, and speeds up central nervous system. It easily becomes habit forming, with rapid development of tolerance. Chronic users experience paranoid delusions and brain damage. What drug is this?
a. amphetamine b. caffeine c. barbiturate d. heroin
The amygdala plays a special role in flashbulb memories
Indicate whether the statement is true or false