Greg Has Not Been Making Any Progress Toward His Weight

question 55

Multiple Choice

Greg 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. The agreement outlines the rewards for meeting these goals and the consequences he will incur if he does not meet his goals. Greg and his wife are utilizing which of the following to help Greg lose weight?

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

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Definitions:

Bargaining Process

A negotiation method between two or more parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement on various matters.

Contract Rejection

Refers to a party's refusal to accept or acknowledge a contractual agreement, leading to termination or renegotiation.

Arbitrator

An arbitrator is a neutral third party who is appointed to resolve a dispute between two or more parties outside of the court system.

Union Members

Individuals who belong to a labor union, an organization that represents the collective interests of workers in negotiations with employers.