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The Paradox of Dieting

The Paradox of Dieting

Biological theories suggest our weight is controlled by genetics and neural mechanisms. However, psychological explanations look at how our thoughts and behaviours around food can unintentionally lead to weight gain. Common sense implies that strict dieting causes weight loss, but Restraint Theory (Herman & Polivy, 1975) suggests the exact opposite.

Psychological explanations for obesity Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Psychological explanations for obesity

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA A Level Psychology Psychological explanations for obesity for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

Lessons

Explanations for food preferencesNeural and hormonal control of eatingBiological explanations for anorexia nervosaPsychological explanations for anorexia nervosaBiological explanations for obesityPsychological explanations for obesity