Essays about: "self-control theory"

Showing result 11 - 12 of 12 essays containing the words self-control theory.

1. 11. Self-control problems and obesity: An experimental study

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Martin Neovius; [2006]
   Keywords : Discounting; impulsivity; obesity; self-control;

   Abstract : Several detrimental health behaviors can be viewed as problems of self-control, composed of an immediate reward and delayed adverse consequences. Drug abusers, pathological gamblers and many obese people engage in activities providing instant pleasure, while long-term health and social functioning are compromised. READ MORE

3. 12. Overeating and time-preference - Why consume towards overweight?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Astrid Wirén; [2005]
   Keywords : health economics; Behavioural economics; overweightness; time-preferences; discounting; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : There are many theories of time preference that are relevant for the problem of overweight. The DU-model explains how declining utility profiles can be consistent with an individual’s preferences. Such profiles are achieved through overeating and overweight. READ MORE