Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which theory could explain Susie's problem of overweight?

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Susie has been overweight for many years. She tends to eat when she is not really hungry and eats more food when she is angry or depressed. Which theory could explain Susie's problem of overweight? ​

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Susie's tendency to eat when not hungry and overeat when emotional suggests that her behavior around food has been learned and reinforced over time.

Susie Has Been Overweight for Many Years