Why dieters fail: testing the goal conflict model of eating

Article Abstract:

The tendency towards obesity being more pronounced in some individuals than in others is highlighted. The Goal Conflict Model of Eating theory is presented as a likely explanation of why restrained eaters over-respond to external food-relevant clues.

Reducing diets, Obesity, Priming (Psychology)

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Pleasure in the mind: restrained eating and spontaneous hedonic thoughts about food

Article Abstract:

The stimulation of pleasant thoughts about food is found to be spontaneous in the restrained than in the unrestrained people. The social food cues compel the restrained eaters to give up their diet and overeat.

Behavior, Food habits, Dieters, Hedonism

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Behavioral cues to others' motivation and goal pursuits: the perception of effort facilitates goal inference and contagion

Article Abstract:

The motivational goal-directed behavior is characterized by efforts. The perception of goals of other individuals is vital in the pursuit of goals for people.

Motivation (Psychology), Social perception, Goal setting

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