Brenda has been trying to lose weight and control her seemingly insatiable sweet tooth.To meet her goal,she has removed all cookies,candies,and ice cream from her kitchen cabinets and her refrigerator.She has kept a bowl of fresh fruits on the kitchen counter to occasionally snack on.In this case,Brenda is practicing

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Brenda is practicing stimulus control by removing the cues for her sweet tooth cravings (cookies, candies, and ice cream) and replacing them with a healthier option (fresh fruits). She is controlling her environment to make it easier to make the healthier choice, which is a key aspect of stimulus control. Vicarious self-control involves watching others demonstrate self-control, self-punishment involves punishing oneself for undesired behavior, and self-reinforcement involves rewarding oneself for desired behavior.

Brenda Has Been Trying to Lose Weight and Control Her