Which of the following would cause you the most difficulty if you were attempting to decrease the frequency of a behaviour, like eating junk food?

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Increasing exposure to typical antecedents of the behavior would make it more difficult to decrease the frequency of the behavior, as the person would be more tempted to engage in the behavior. A better approach would be to decrease exposure to antecedents, provide positive reinforcement for avoiding junk food, and potentially use punishment sparingly and appropriately.

Which of the Following Would Cause You the Most Difficulty