Understanding Set-Point Theory and Hunger

Medium Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, Personality Hunger And Eating

Hunger is an essential biological drive that significantly influences human behavior. Various theories attempt to explain the factors affecting hunger and eating behaviors. One such theory is the set-point theory, which posits that an individual's body weight is regulated at a predetermined, or "set," point by physiological mechanisms. According to this theory, if a person’s weight rises above their set point, they will experience increased metabolic rates and reduced appetite, and conversely, if their weight falls below this point, they will experience decreased metabolic rates and increased hunger. Which of the following statements best describes an implication of the set-point theory regarding hunger and eating behaviors?

People who have a higher than average set point will generally eat less than those with a lower set point.

Set point theory suggests that individuals can easily change their set point through dieting alone.

The theory indicates that biological mechanisms strive to maintain body weight within a narrow range.

Set point theory predicts that starvation will have no long-term effects on an individual's body weight.

According to set point theory, psychological factors have no influence on an individual’s hunger.

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