In the context of methods for decreasing stressful behaviors, rewarding yourself with concert tickets for following your exercise routine for two weeks is known as:
A)social reinforcement.
B)peer contracting.
C)material reinforcement.
D)social support.

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This is an example of material reinforcement, where a tangible reward (in this case, concert tickets) is given to oneself for meeting a specific goal or behavior (following an exercise routine for two weeks). Material reinforcement involves using physical rewards to encourage behavior change.

In the Context of Methods for Decreasing Stressful Behaviors, Rewarding