Luis Has Not Been Making Any Progress Toward His Weight

question 67

Multiple Choice

Luis has not been making any progress toward his weight loss for the past six months. So, he and his wife draw up a formal agreement in which he states that he will meet weekly weight loss goals with the rewards for meeting these goals listed and the consequences he will incur if he does not meet his weekly goal. Luis and his wife are utilizing which of the following to help him lose weight?

• A)the Premack principle
• B)higher-order conditioning
• C)a behavioral contract
• D)self-recording

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Definitions:

Continuous Feedings

The provision of nutrition via a tube directly into the stomach or intestines, continuously over a set period.

Empty Stomach

A condition where the stomach has been devoid of ingestible content for a certain period, often required before various medical procedures and tests.

Topical Medication

Medicines applied directly to a particular area of the skin or mucous membranes for localized treatment.

Tape Security

Techniques or methods employed to securely attach medical devices or dressings to the body using adhesive tape.