Laboratory research with animals indicated that weight can be pushed above the natural set point by
A) intrinsic motivation.
B) homeostasis.
C) novel stimulation.
D) incentives.

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Incentives, such as food rewards, can push an animal's weight above its natural set point by encouraging the animal to eat more than it naturally would, thus increasing its weight beyond what would be maintained through homeostasis.

Laboratory Research with Animals Indicated That Weight Can Be Pushed