A behaviorally oriented clinician tells her alcohol-dependent client: "Here is a checklist I want you to fill out each day. Whenever you feel you need a drink, you should indicate what you were thinking, where you were, who you were with, and whether you went ahead and drank." What procedure is the clinician using?

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The clinician is using a self-monitoring procedure, which involves tracking one's own behavior, thoughts, and feelings in order to track progress and identify triggers to problematic behaviors.

A Behaviorally Oriented Clinician Tells Her Alcohol-Dependent Client: "Here Is