13.6 Psychological Explanations for Obesity

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    • Obesity is characterized by the accumulation of excess body fat
    • Eating behaviors are patterns and habits related to food intake.
    • Match the psychological factor with its influence on obesity:
      Motivations ↔️ Underlying drives for food choices
      Eating Behaviors ↔️ Patterns and habits of food intake
      Environmental Factors ↔️ Societal and environmental influences
    • The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common measure to determine obesity
    • Order the cognitive factors influencing eating behavior based on their impact:
      1️⃣ Hunger Perception
      2️⃣ Self-Regulation
      3️⃣ Cognitive Biases
      4️⃣ Learned Attitudes
    • What does misinterpreting bodily signals of hunger affect?
      Appetite regulation
    • Self-regulation is the ability to control impulses and adhere to dietary goals
    • Cognitive biases can lead to choices based on recent information rather than nutritional value.
    • How do learned attitudes towards food shape dietary preferences?
      Determine long-term habits
    • Emotional eating occurs when individuals consume food in response to feelings
    • What type of foods do stressed individuals often crave?
      High-fat, high-sugar foods
    • Sadness can lead to the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods to increase serotonin levels.
    • Match the psychological factor with its influence on obesity:
      Eating Behaviors ↔️ Food intake patterns
      Motivations ↔️ Underlying drives for food choices
      Environmental Factors ↔️ Societal and environmental influences
    • Cognitive factors such as hunger perception and self-regulation play a crucial role in shaping eating behaviors
    • What does hunger perception determine regarding eating behavior?
      When and how much food
    • Emotional eating involves consuming food in response to feelings rather than hunger.
    • What is the effect of stress hormones on hunger signals?
      Disrupt normal signals
    • Social and cultural influences shape food habits, preferences, and body image perceptions
    • Early eating habits learned from family often dictate lifelong food choices.
    • What are the two main categories of influences on weight gain mentioned in the study material?
      Social and cultural
    • Social influences on weight gain include eating habits influenced by family and friends
    • Cultural influences on weight gain involve societal norms around food and body image.
    • What do both social and cultural influences on weight gain contribute to?
      Overeating or unhealthy eating habits
    • Stress can trigger overeating by disrupting hormone balances and increasing cravings for high-calorie foods
    • Effective stress management can help support weight management.
    • What are the three factors influencing obesity according to the study material?
      Eating behaviors, motivations, environmental factors
    • Hunger perception refers to how individuals interpret bodily signals of hunger
    • Self-regulation is the ability to control eating impulses and adhere to dietary plans.
    • What are three key emotional drivers of emotional eating?
      Stress, sadness, boredom
    • Match the emotion with its impact on food choices:
      Stress ↔️ Craving comfort foods
      Sadness ↔️ Eating sweets or carbs
      Boredom ↔️ Snacking on available foods
    • Stress can trigger overeating due to hormonal imbalances and a metabolic slowdown
    • What are two effective psychological interventions for weight management?
      CBT and DBT
    • Maintaining privacy is an ethical consideration in addressing obesity psychologically.
    • What does non-maleficence aim to avoid during psychological treatment for obesity?
      Harm to patients
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