Role of the Therapist in the Self-Control of Obesity.

Carter, Edwin N.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ167427

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Publication Date: 1977

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Role of the Therapist in the Self-Control of Obesity

Carter, Edwin N.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 45, 3, 503, Jun 77

The role of the therapist was varied in a weight reduction program. When meetings with the therapist were "faded out" over the duration of the 10-week treatment period, subjects lost significantly more weight compared to subjects who met with the therapist on a regular basis. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Body Weight, Counselor Role, Eating Habits, Graduate Students, Helping Relationship, Research Projects, Self Control

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