Carolyn desperately wants to lose weight, but finds it so difficult to resist the temptation of snack foods. Her difficulty in losing weight probably stems from the powerful effects of ________.
A) shaping
B) discrimination
C) delayed reinforcement
D) immediate reinforcement

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Carolyn's difficulty in losing weight is most likely due to the immediate reinforcement she receives from eating snack foods. The pleasure she experiences from the taste of the snack provides an immediate reward, making it difficult for her to resist the temptation to continue eating them. Delayed reinforcement (choice C) would not be applicable in this situation as weight loss is a long-term goal. Shaping (choice A) and discrimination (choice B) are not relevant to this scenario.

Carolyn Desperately Wants to Lose Weight, but Finds It So