Which of the following best describes how cognitive restraint can paradoxically lead to overeating?
When exceeding a self-imposed limit causes the individual to abandon dietary control.
When a prolonged period of fasting causes the basal metabolic rate to permanently decrease.
When a person shifts their food preferences entirely toward high-protein alternatives.
When an individual relies solely on external cues like plate size to determine fullness.
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