A woman is using behavior modification to change her eating habits in order to lose weight. Which of her behaviors would be most successful for changing a particular cue?

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By asking for a box at the beginning of the meal when eating out, the woman is providing herself with a cue to control her portion size and avoid overeating. This behavior modification technique is known as stimulus control, where a specific cue prompts a desired behavior. As a result, this behavior is most likely to be successful in changing the particular cue of overeating when dining out. B, C, and D are not effective behaviors for changing a particular cue for weight loss. Saving money to reward oneself in the future doesn't address changing the specific behavior in the present moment, skipping lunch can lead to overeating later in the day due to hunger, and having one's spouse scold them is a negative reinforcement technique and may lead to further negative associations with food and eating habits.

A Woman Is Using Behavior Modification to Change Her Eating