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Kingston, Jessica; Clarke, Sue; Remington, Bob – Behavior Modification, 2010
Despite their formal dissimilarity, problem behaviors (e.g., substance misuse, binge eating, self-harm) may share a common function. According to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this shared function is "Experiential Avoidance," the process of avoiding, escaping or otherwise altering unwanted private events (e.g., thoughts, feelings,…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Structural Equation Models, Eating Disorders, Risk
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Williamson, Donald A.; White, Marney A.; York-Crowe, Emily; Stewart, Tiffany M. – Behavior Modification, 2004
This article presents an integrated cognitive-behavioral theory of eating disorders that is based on hypotheses developed over the past 30 years. The theory is evaluated using a selected review of the eating disorder literature pertaining to cognitive biases, negative emotional reactions, binge eating, compensatory behaviors, and risk factors for…
Descriptors: Prevention, Behavior Modification, Risk, Eating Disorders