To Maximize the Long-Term Success of a Weight-Reduction Program,a Person

question 28

Multiple Choice

To maximize the long-term success of a weight-reduction program,a person should ________.

• A) strongly believe that he can successfully lose weight 
• B) realize that being "the overweight one" is an unchangeable part of his identity 
• C) consider a short-term smoking program 
• D) accept that little exercise is a part of his lifestyle and act accordingly 
• E) keep weight loss plans private matter to avoid embarrassment if they fail

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A concept in behaviorism that refers to any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Fixed Number

A fixed number usually refers to a constant quantity or value that does not change in a given context, such as a fixed number of repetitions in an experiment.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have been made.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process in which a behavior is strengthened or made more likely to occur again by rewarding it or providing a positive stimulus.