The success and failure of dieting

Question 1

Factors increasing chance of success

Answer 1

Realistic Expectations
Incentives and motivation
Social support

Question 2

REDDEN et al

Answer 2

Jelly Bean experiment -gave p’s jellybeans,either with a number of flavour attached.Those with flavoured jellybeans ate for longer,suggesting variety increases enjoyment of food.

Question 3

OGDEN AND MILLS

Answer 3

Interviewed ps who had lost and maintained that weight.P’s reported weight loss was triggered by a key life event e.g divorce.Found p’s need to establish a new identity as a thin person and no longer consider food as a reward.

Question 4

Failure

Answer 4

Restraint theory(herman and mack)Surpressing a thought often has the opposite affect.

Question 5

A03-Individual differences

Answer 5

Some things may work for some,and not for others.Effective dieting depends on the individual

Question 6

A03-Practical Application

Answer 6

Can help lead to more effective treatments for dieting and weight loss if we understand why people succeed,and why people fail.

Question 7

A03-Gender bias

Answer 7

Almost all research has been done on women,therefore meaning these cannot be generalized to men.-