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Suppose You Are Interested in the Relationship Between Stress and Overeating

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Suppose you are interested in the relationship between stress and overeating. Describe two research studies on the topic, one a laboratory experiment and the other a correlational study. Provide operational definitions of stress and overeating . Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each form of research.


Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by severe stress and anxiety symptoms that occur immediately after a traumatic event.

Shell Shock

An outdated term used to describe the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers during war, now understood as PTSD.

Combat Fatigue

A psychological condition experienced by soldiers or those in war zones, characterized by stress, depression, and anxiety resulting from combat exposure.

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