Publications by authors named "Jasmine S Zaphir"
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- Obesity rates are rising worldwide, with food addiction (FA) possibly playing a significant role; however, the psychological factors behind FA remain unclear.
- The bioSocial Cognitive Theory (bSCT), traditionally used for substance use, was tested in this study to understand FA in eating behaviors by introducing punishment sensitivity, showing that it offers a better fit than the original model.
- The findings indicate that individuals who are drawn to rewards and are sensitive to punishments tend to overestimate the emotional benefits of eating, which could lead to a higher risk of food addiction, highlighting potential areas for intervention.
Cognitive load refers to the working memory resources required during a task. When the load is too high or too low this has implications for an individual's task performance. In the context of paramedicine and emergency medical services (EMS) broadly, high cognitive load could potentially put patient and personnel safety at risk.
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