Psychology SL
Psychology SL
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
Psychology SL

Unit 6 - Health psychology

Unlock Diet Success Cognitive Restraint & Nutrition

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Certainly! Let's dive into the fascinating world of Psychology with a keen focus on Lustig's research, cognitive restraint theory, and factors related to obesity. We'll break it down into easily digestible, pun-intended, study notes suitable for a 16-year-old. Here's the intel on how our brain and body talk to each other about food.

The hunger games - grehlin vs. leptin

  •  Grehlin: "Hey, you're hungry!"
  • - What's Happening? When you're hungry, grehlin, a hormone, is released from the stomach area.
  • - What's it Do? Tells the brain (specifically the hypothalamus) that you need food.
  • - Real-World Example: Imagine grehlin as a hungry friend who's always nudging you to grab a snack.
  •  Leptin: "You're full, stop eating."
  • - The Other Side: It's like the opposite of grehlin. It says you're full.
  • - The Good Stuff: Healthy food can stop grehlin and start leptin, telling you that you're full.

Cognitive restraint theory - mind vs. stomach

  • Willpower Battle: Trying to ignore the "I'm hungry" messages by using mind power, like a Jedi trying to resist the dark side.
  • Problem: You can't just think yourself full. It's like trying to fill a gas tank with thoughts – doesn't work.
  • Real-World Example: Remember that time you tried to ignore your phone's low battery warning and it died anyway? Same thing.

Don't give Up - dieting strategy

  • Not a Fixed Game: You can win by eating nutrient-rich foods and less added sugar.
  • Real-World Tip: Eat a salad with chicken instead of a candy bar, and your body thanks you with happy full signals.

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Unit 6 - Health psychology
Psychology SL
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Unit 6 - Health psychology

Unlock Diet Success Cognitive Restraint & Nutrition

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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Certainly! Let's dive into the fascinating world of Psychology with a keen focus on Lustig's research, cognitive restraint theory, and factors related to obesity. We'll break it down into easily digestible, pun-intended, study notes suitable for a 16-year-old. Here's the intel on how our brain and body talk to each other about food.

The hunger games - grehlin vs. leptin

  •  Grehlin: "Hey, you're hungry!"
  • - What's Happening? When you're hungry, grehlin, a hormone, is released from the stomach area.
  • - What's it Do? Tells the brain (specifically the hypothalamus) that you need food.
  • - Real-World Example: Imagine grehlin as a hungry friend who's always nudging you to grab a snack.
  •  Leptin: "You're full, stop eating."
  • - The Other Side: It's like the opposite of grehlin. It says you're full.
  • - The Good Stuff: Healthy food can stop grehlin and start leptin, telling you that you're full.

Cognitive restraint theory - mind vs. stomach

  • Willpower Battle: Trying to ignore the "I'm hungry" messages by using mind power, like a Jedi trying to resist the dark side.
  • Problem: You can't just think yourself full. It's like trying to fill a gas tank with thoughts – doesn't work.
  • Real-World Example: Remember that time you tried to ignore your phone's low battery warning and it died anyway? Same thing.

Don't give Up - dieting strategy

  • Not a Fixed Game: You can win by eating nutrient-rich foods and less added sugar.
  • Real-World Tip: Eat a salad with chicken instead of a candy bar, and your body thanks you with happy full signals.

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