A clinical psychologist notes that an unusually large number of people who are obese are depressed or anxious. She offers an explanation that excess weight causes emotional disorders, citing an extensive body of research. Her explanation is a(n)

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manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.

productive most commonly means: achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

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productive can also mean:

these depend on how the word productive is used. most likely productive will mean   achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

answer; curiosity;