Further validation of EA training. Although our studies
provide support for our EA training program, additional
tests are necessary to further validate our findings. For
example, in Study 1, a limitation of our comparison of
single dimensions with the overall EA training is the differences
in the time allotted to each training method. To provide
further support for the effectiveness of our training,
research could examine how each individual dimension
compares with the overall EA training while holding time
spent training single versus overall conditions constant. In
addition, research could more fully assess the cascading
model—for example, by comparing EA training in perceiving
and facilitating with training in perceiving and any other
dimension (Joseph and Newman 2010). Furthermore, the
focus of our research was caloric intake; further research
could consider fat intake as well.