To explain why, when we have unlimited access to various tasty Foods, we tend to overeat and gain weight, some researchers use the term _____ to indicate a person's base weight level.

A) homeostasis
B) basal metabolic rate
C) metabolism
D) settling point

Answer: D) settling point

Psychology

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a) a chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that is released into the synapse. b) any one of a number of chemical compounds that increase the activity of the endocrine system. c) the chemical substance found in the cell membrane. d) the DNA contained in the nucleus of every neuron.

Psychology

Maddox has mild mental retardation and receives all of his special education services in a regular classroom. Maddox is experiencing

A) mainstreaming. B) full inclusion. C) transitional learning. D) an overly restrictive environment.

Psychology