Question

select the correct answer.
claire lost weight with the support and encouragement of her friends. they helped her stick to a healthy diet and inspired her to engage in physical exercise every day. identify the factor that helped her lose weight.
a. culture
b. heredity
c. physical environment
d. social environment

Explanation:

The problem is about identifying the factor that helped Claire lose weight. Her friends' support and encouragement (social interactions) are the key here. Culture (A) is about shared beliefs/customs, heredity (B) is genetic, physical environment (C) is about surroundings like gyms. Social environment (D) involves relationships and social support, which matches Claire's friends helping her.

Answer:

D. social environment