The inability of set-point theories to account for the basic phenomena of hunger and eating has led to the development of
A) homeostatic theories.
B) dual-center theories.
C) positive-incentive theories.
D) feedback theories.
E) conditioning theories.

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Set-point theories assume that hunger and eating are solely driven by maintaining a preset body weight and metabolic rate. However, research has shown that humans and animals will often continue to eat beyond their set-point or ignore food even when below their set-point. Positive-incentive theories propose that the desire to eat is motivated by the anticipated pleasure or reward of eating, rather than simply the need to maintain a set-point.

The Inability of Set-Point Theories to Account for the Basic