According to learning‐based models of behavior, food cue reactivity and craving are
conditioned responses that lead to increased eating and subsequent weight gain. However …

Learning psycho (bio) logy has developed a solid corpus of evidence and theory regarding
behavior control modes. The present article briefly reviews that literature and its influence on …

Craving is a core feature of substance use disorders. It is a strong predictor of substance use
and relapse and is linked to overeating, gambling, and other maladaptive behaviors …

Obesity rates continue to rise alarmingly, with dire health implications. One contributing
factor is that individuals frequently forgo healthy foods in favor of inexpensive, high-calorie …

Reward-seeking and relief from negative emotions are two central motivational drives
underlying addictions. Impaired executive control over craving and negative emotions …

Abstract Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a newly-established eating disorder diagnosis in
the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) …

Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic, relapsing condition with poor treatment
outcomes. Both alcohol craving and negative affect increase alcohol drinking, and—in …

Craving, defined here as a strong desire to eat, is a common experience that drives
behavior. Here we discuss the concept of craving from historical, physiological, and clinical …

Alcohol use disorders are associated with high craving and disruption of stress biology, but
their role in behavioral alcohol motivation is less clear. We examined the effects of craving …

Traditionally, craving is considered a defining feature of drug addiction. Accumulating
evidence suggests that craving can also exist in behavioral addictions (eg, gambling …