Alice is six years old and refuses to eat fruits or vegetables. The pediatrician recommended that her parents give her a gold star every time she eats a piece of fruit or a vegetable. At the end of the week, Alice can trade in the stars for special non-food treats (e.g., going to the science center or zoo, or movie rentals). This is an example of

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This is an example of contingency contracting, which involves establishing an agreement between the individual and the caregiver, where a specific behavior is reinforced with a reward or consequence. In this case, Alice is being encouraged to eat fruits and vegetables through the reinforcement of gold stars, with the ultimate reward of non-food treats at the end of the week.

Alice Is Six Years Old and Refuses to Eat Fruits