Rachael is asked to record her cigarette cravings as they occur each day over the course of a week. She writes down how often she feels the urge to smoke, how long the cravings last, and her behavior and thoughts about each episode. Within a behavioral paradigm, this activity recording would be known as

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The description given for the activity of recording cigarette cravings aligns with the concept of self-monitoring within a behavioral paradigm. Self-monitoring involves recording specific behaviors and related variables, such as the frequency and duration of cigarette cravings, and any thoughts or behaviors associated with them. This information can be used to identify patterns and triggers of the behavior, and to guide the development of interventions to modify it. None of the other options provided accurately describe this activity.

Rachael Is Asked to Record Her Cigarette Cravings as They