The Psychology of Eating

Harvard Summer School

PSYC S-1470

Section 1

CRN 36123

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This course explores the manifold physiological, nutritional, behavioral, and sociocultural factors mediating why we eat, what we eat, and how we eat. Topics covered in the course include sensory systems and eating experience, biological mechanisms of hunger and satiety, social influence over food consumption, stress and comfort foods, eating and health, and maladaptive eating behaviors. Section meetings provide opportunities for in-depth discussion of contemporary material as well as participation in individual and group projects.

Credits: 4

Term

Summer Term 2026

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Adam J. Wenzel, PhD

Associate Professor of Psychology, St. Anselm College

Meeting Info

TTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm (6/22 - 8/7)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN	Section #	Participation Option(s)	Instructor	Section Status	Meets	Term Dates
36123	1	Online Synchronous	Adam Wenzel	Open	TTh 12:00pm - 3:00pm	Jun 22 to Aug 7