Greg has not been making any progress toward his weight loss for the past six months. So, he and his wife draw up a formal agreement in which he states that he will meet weekly weight loss goals. The agreement outlines the rewards for meeting these goals and the consequences he will incur if he does not meet his goals. Greg and his wife are utilizing which of the following to help Greg lose weight?
A) the Premack principle
B) higher order conditioning
C) a behavioral contract
D) self-recording

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A behavioral contract is a written agreement that outlines specific behaviors to be achieved, along with the rewards for meeting those goals and the consequences for failing to meet them. This approach is being used by Greg and his wife to facilitate his weight loss.

Greg Has Not Been Making Any Progress Toward His Weight