Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey regained all her lost weight and then some because:

A. her set point was lowered
B. she did not stay on a maintenance program
C. Oprah's metabolism increased
D. she lost all the weight to feel good about herself

Answer: B

Psychology

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Answer:

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Juanita is thrilled to be taking human development next semester from Dr. Ada, who won the "best teacher award" 5 years ago, but she is worried as this terrific teacher is now age 68. Having read this chapter, what should a friend suggest?

a) "Terrible idea—college teaching depends mainly on fluid skills." b) "Terrible idea—crystallized skills sharply decline by the mid-sixties." c) "Give it a shot—Dr. Ada should still be great, provided he doesn't have a serious illness." d) "Go for it—crystallized skills begins to decline in later life."

Psychology