Dietetic Professionals Working with Clients Who Need to Lose Weight

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dietetic professionals working with clients who need to lose weight should work toward:

• A) rapid initial weight loss to encourage the client.
• B) helping the client follow a specific diet plan.
• C) rewarding the client for weight loss.
• D) permanent lifestyle changes.

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Definitions:

Law Of Contingent Reinforcement

The principle that a reward should be given only when a desired behaviour occurs.

As Soon As Possible

A phrase indicating urgency, requesting that a task or action be completed in the shortest amount of time reasonably achievable.

Law Of Contingent Reinforcement

This law states that the effectiveness of a reinforcement depends on how consistently and immediately it follows the desired behavior.

Desired Behaviour

Specific actions or reactions that an organization, system, or individual aims to evoke from others, often through reinforcement or incentives.