*2.3. Analyses*

Descriptive statistics are reported as means with associated errors. To compare the different ED/HC/obesity groups on the basis of their sensitivity to punishment, sensitivity to reward, and effortful control, we performed ANCOVAs with the group as the independent variable, temperamental dimensions as dependent variables, and age as a covariate. When the ANCOVAs showed significant results, simple contrasts were used to evaluate subgroup differences.
