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Levitz, Leonard S.; And Others – 1980
The behaviorally-based weight control program conducted by Levitz and Jordan at the University of Pennsylvania and the Institute for Behavioral Education is tailored to patient needs and includes stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, and nutrition education. The success of patients in maintaining the clinically meaningful weight losses…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Eating Habits, Followup Studies
Curran, James P.; Kelly, Ann H. – Journal of Counsulting and Clinical Psychology, 1976
The primary purpose of this study was to compare the relative effectiveness of a self-control program that emphasized modification of external environmental-eliciting cues for eating behavior with an induced affect program that was aimed at decreasing eating behavior as a response to emotional states. Results are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Eating Habits
Download full textNorton, Richard S.; Powers, Richard B. – 1980
Commitment is a self-control technique to induce weight loss. Tow targets of commitment contingencies, completion of the study and behavior change, were examined among 42 female and 3 male subjects who made a monetary deposit to enroll in the 10-week program. The treatment consisted of self-monitoring of eating and exercise behavior. Subjects were…
Descriptors: Adults, Attrition (Research Studies), Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research
Lublin, Irwin; Kirkish, Patricia – 1978
This description of a weight reduction program, based on generalizations derived from eight years of work with overweight persons, discusses the clients' rationalization of overeating behaviors. In this behavior modification program, the client is required to permanently give up one high calorie food and to write down all foods eaten before actual…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Change Strategies
Voogt, Robert D. – 1981
Obesity is one of the most prevalent health concerns currently facing industrialized nations. Psychological, social and emotional problems result from excess weight, and those who fail in their weight-loss efforts become extremely depressed. The obsession to be thin, particularly in the United States, is a boon to weight-control programs, both…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Community Programs, Counseling Services, Counselor Client Relationship
Osguthorpe, Russell T.; And Others – 1982
This guide is designed for teachers of the "Body Revolution" weight control program. The program may be used either in conjunction with a school program or as an activity for adults in community education programs. The emphasis of the program is on weight loss. Activities are outlined that focus on behavior change, nutrition, and physical fitness.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Continuing Education
