Self-control as measured by delay discounting is greater among successful weight losers than controls

Long-term weight loss maintenance is likely to require strong self-control in order to sustain changes in behavior patterns. We, therefore, tested the hypothesis that those who have successfully maintained weight loss may have superior self-control compared to control participants. Self-control was...

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Main Authors: Bickel, W.K (Author), Koffarnus, M. (Author), Moody, L.N (Author), Thomas, J.G (Author), Wing, R. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer New York LLC 2018
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