Brenda is going on a ski trip over spring break, and has 12 weeks to get in shape. Brenda purchased an elliptical trainer and started working out on it for 10 minutes each day. Each week, she will increase her workout by 10 minutes until she can exercise for one hour. If she finds that is too rigorous, she will only add 5 minutes to her workout each week. Which of the following behavior-change techniques is Brenda using to get in shape for her trip?

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Brenda is using shaping, which involves gradually increasing the difficulty of a task or behavior. She is starting with a manageable 10-minute workout and gradually increasing it by 10 or 5 minutes each week until she reaches her goal of exercising for one hour. This is a form of shaping because she is gradually shaping her behavior to match the desired outcome.

Brenda Is Going on a Ski Trip Over Spring Break