Don's therapist has directed him to document on a daily basis the times, places, and conditions under which he goes to smoke a cigarette. Don discovers that he often ends up smoking outside his office building with his boss and enjoys the chance to chat with her. The therapist explains to Don that these conversations are:

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Don's conversations with his boss are acting as a reinforcement for his smoking behavior, as he enjoys the social interaction that comes with it. Reinforcers are events or stimuli that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

Don's Therapist Has Directed Him to Document on a Daily