Patrice Decided to Lose Weight by Dieting

Multiple Choice

Patrice decided to lose weight by dieting. He found that it was relatively easy to lose the first 18 or so pounds, but after that, he felt his body was fighting his effort to lose more weight. Patrice's experience is consistent with the concept of _______________.

A) positive energy balance
B) the general adaptation syndrome
C) extinction
D) a set point