An Experimental Test of the Escape Theory of Binge Eating

Heatherton and Baumeister (1991) proposed that individuals engage in binge eating in an attempt to escape aversive self-awareness (escape theory). The current study sought to test the escape theory prediction that individuals who experience a stressor and blame themselves will consume more food than...

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Other Authors: Gordon, Kathryn H. (Kathryn Hope) (authoraut)
Format: Others
Language:English
English
Published: Florida State University
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Online Access:http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_migr_etd-4123