David is a recovering alcoholic. He has not had a drink in eight months. David has avoided parties where alcohol is served, found new friends who do not drink and stayed away from bars. Of the strategies listed in your text for breaking a bad habit, David is using the one involving
A)breaking up response chains.
B)cues and antecedents.
C)alternate responses.
D)negative reinforcement.

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David is using the strategy involving cues and antecedents by avoiding situations and environments (parties, bars) and people (friends who drink) that could trigger his desire to drink alcohol. This approach focuses on removing or avoiding the triggers that lead to the unwanted behavior.

David Is a Recovering Alcoholic