Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows. Which of the following behavior modification techniques is used in the above scenario? Kyle wants to encourage himself to start exercising. He establishes a plan to give his friend Melanie $500 and have her give him $10 every time he exercises. Which step in the self-modification program is Kyle demonstrating?
Answer
A
specifying which target behavior to change
B
gathering data about target behavior
C
designing a program to increase desired behavior
D
evaluating the effectiveness of the program
Explanation
Kyle is setting up a reward system: Melanie will give him $10 each time he exercises. A reward contingent on exercising is a program designed to increase the desired behavior. This is not simply tracking how often he exercises or evaluating whether the plan works.
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