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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 of the following theories could explain Susie's problem of overweight?


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Lifespan Views

Perspectives or theories concerning the developmental stages, challenges, and growth opportunities that occur throughout a person's life.

Development

The process of growth and change in a person or organism over time, which can be physical, cognitive, or socioemotional.

Freud's

Pertaining to Sigmund Freud, the Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, particularly his theories on the unconscious mind, defense mechanisms, and psychosexual development.

Erikson's

Pertains to the theories and concepts developed by Erik Erikson, especially those related to human psychosocial development and its eight distinct stages.

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