Behavior and health (14.1) Flashcards
1
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Body mass index (BMI)
A
A statistic commonly used for estimating a healthy body weight given an individuals height
2
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A set point
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A hypothesized mechanism that serves to maintain body weight around physiologically programed level
3
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Social resilience
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The ability to keep positive relationships and to endure and recover from social isolation and life stressors
4
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Social contagion
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The often subtle unintentional spreading of behavior as a result of social interactions
