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Why do psychologists explain to people that the fears in social phobias are usually learned?
Why do psychologists explain to people that the fears in social phobias are usually learned?
What is the purpose of asking individuals to record their thoughts immediately after thinking about being in a feared situation?
What is the purpose of asking individuals to record their thoughts immediately after thinking about being in a feared situation?
What is one of the techniques used by therapists to help individuals with social phobias?
What is one of the techniques used by therapists to help individuals with social phobias?
What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobia?
What is a potential drawback of drug therapy for social phobia?
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What is the advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy over drug therapy?
What is the advantage of cognitive-behavioral therapy over drug therapy?
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What is a possible side effect of long-term drug treatment for social phobias?
What is a possible side effect of long-term drug treatment for social phobias?
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What does Mark Bittman suggest should be done with bad food?
What does Mark Bittman suggest should be done with bad food?
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What is a major cause of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer?
What is a major cause of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer?
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What is the main focus of the food industry, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the food industry, as mentioned in the text?
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What does Mark Bittman say could be the role of the federal government in improving food choices?
What does Mark Bittman say could be the role of the federal government in improving food choices?
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Why does the text suggest that the food industry may continue to sell health-damaging food?
Why does the text suggest that the food industry may continue to sell health-damaging food?
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What does Mark Bittman believe could be achieved through a change in eating habits?
What does Mark Bittman believe could be achieved through a change in eating habits?
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What is the suggested approach for handling unhealthful foods?
What is the suggested approach for handling unhealthful foods?
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How much could sweetened drinks be taxed according to the proposal?
How much could sweetened drinks be taxed according to the proposal?
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What could be the tax on a serving of French fries under the proposed plan?
What could be the tax on a serving of French fries under the proposed plan?
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How does the author propose to use the revenue generated from taxing unhealthful foods?
How does the author propose to use the revenue generated from taxing unhealthful foods?
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What staple foods could be sold cheaply under the proposed plan?
What staple foods could be sold cheaply under the proposed plan?
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What does the author highlight as a common breakfast for many people?
What does the author highlight as a common breakfast for many people?
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What health condition is associated with bad eating habits according to the text?
What health condition is associated with bad eating habits according to the text?
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What is the annual soft drink consumption per person mentioned in the text?
What is the annual soft drink consumption per person mentioned in the text?
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What percentage of Americans have diabetes or are pre-diabetic according to the text?
What percentage of Americans have diabetes or are pre-diabetic according to the text?
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What is the urgency for implementing the proposed plan according to the text?
What is the urgency for implementing the proposed plan according to the text?
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