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Table 3 Number of relevant and effective solutions in the Means End Problem Solving Scenarios per group

From: Negative mood induction effects on problem-solving task in women with eating disorders: a multi-method examination

 

Amount

Effectiveness

M (SD)

M (SD)

Binge eating scenario

 AN

7.75(3.37)

3.75 (1.91)

 BED

5.74 (2.45)

3.42 (1.50)

 BN

6.40 (2.75)

4.57 (1.48)

 HCs

6.80 (2.44)

4.95 (1.28)

Job performance scenario

 AN

5.25 (2.55)

4.50(1.69)

 BED

5.26 (2.42)

3.58 (1.54)

 BN

4.60 (1.67)

4.03 (1.35)

 HCs

4.95 (1.85)

4.15 (0.93)

Friends scenario

 AN

3.88 (1.25)

3.38 (1.77)

 BED

4.03 (1.42)

3.18 (1.04)

 BN

4.37 (2.22)

3.47 (1.55)

 HCs

4.75 (1.59)

4.00 (1.12)

Significant other scenario

 AN

3.88 (1.13)

2.88 (1.13)

 BED

4.68 (2.00)

3.61 (1.57)

 BN

4.07 (2.07)

3.27 (1.55)

 HCs

5.05 (1.99)

4.15 (1.04)

  1. AN anorexia nervosa, BED binge eating disorder, BN bulimia nervosa, HCs healthy controls, Number of Relevant Means = Amount