Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Psychology
First Advisor
Pamela O. Munter
Term of Graduation
Fall 1978
Date of Publication
10-17-1978
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology
Department
Psychology
Language
English
Subjects
Weight loss -- Psychological aspects
DOI
10.15760/etd.2850
Physical Description
1 online resource (3, 67 pages)
Abstract
Weight control is an area of research which continues to generate attention in an endeavor to find the most effective and long lasting weight loss methods. In the realm of the behavioral modification of weight control, emphasis has been given to the impact of external stimuli on eating behavior. Less well researched are internal stimuli, that is, cognitive events, feelings, and thoughts which influence eating habits. The literature on obesity has yet to empirically differentiate the effects of the cognitive and external factors on weight control. A cognitive restructuring approach to weight reduction was hypothesized to be the more effective treatment when compared to a strictly external self-modification weight control program. The Cognitive Restructuring group received training in cognitive intervention techniques such as, rehearsal, covert sensitization, relaxation, cognitive countering, recording of moods, and covert imagery, in addition to skills in external cue control. The external group was designed to maximize the incorporation of external cues in a weight control paradigm. The two treatment methods were compared with a control group. Each treatment group and control group consisted of six subjects.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/17239
Recommended Citation
Buckmaster, Lisa, "Effects of Cognition Training on Locus of Control (LC), Weight Reduction, and Problem Solving Ability" (1978). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 2856.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.2850
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