Which of the following observations seems to undermine the basic idea of set-point theory?
A) Although laboratory mice and rats will overeat if given a variety of foods, animals in the wild will only eat enough to maintain a normal body weight.
B) Many people have a strong tendency to gain excess weight as they get older.
C) Even when people are given medications that boost brain levels of serotonin, their weight will gradually decrease with age.
D) The prevalence of obesity is just as great in developing countries as it is in North America.

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Set-point theory suggests that the body maintains a stable weight. The tendency to gain weight with age challenges this idea, as it implies that the set-point can change over time.

Which of the Following Observations Seems to Undermine the Basic