Psychological exp obesity Flashcards
1
Q
Restraint theory
A
Restrictive eating
People think more ab weight / eating
Paradoxical outcome - become more preoccupied w food
2
Q
Disinhibition
A
Loss of control over restrained eating
Once start - continue - feel little point in stopping
3
Q
Boundary model
A
Eating begins at hunger boundary - stops at satiety boundary
Zone between boundaries = biological indifference
Bio factors = less impact in zone
Social / env more impact
4
Q
Restraint eaters have:
A
Less response to feeling of hunger
Self-imposed upper boundary - what the hell effect
Higher satiety boundary - eat more to be full
5
Q
Strengths of psych exp
A
Research support
RL app
6
Q
Weaknesses of psych exp
A
Implications for diet advice
Reductionist
