In her efforts to lower her calorie intake, Diana does not eat dinner unless she has exercised during the day and will not go out to a movie, etc., unless she has met her weekly calorie-intake goal. Her efforts are examples of ______.

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Diana's actions are examples of self-reward for desired behavior, where she allows herself certain pleasures (like eating dinner or going out to a movie) only after she has met specific goals related to her calorie intake or exercise. This strategy is a way to reinforce her efforts towards her health goals.

In Her Efforts to Lower Her Calorie Intake, Diana Does