According to research described in the Critical Thinking box,"Has Evolution Programmed Us to Overeat?" people in food-rich societies overeat because eating is a ritualized behavior that helps individuals communicate hierarchies.

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The Critical Thinking box actually discusses the idea that overeating may have evolutionary roots, but not specifically due to ritualized behavior and communication of hierarchies. The article suggests that in the past, overeating was beneficial for survival during times of food scarcity, but in modern societies, where food is abundant, this trait can lead to negative health outcomes.

According to Research Described in the Critical Thinking Box,"Has Evolution