Which of the following instances would be the most effective use of mild punishment in a behavioral contract?
A)A person wanting to lose weight sends money to a political candidate he detests if he does not meet a specified loss of weight by a weekly weigh-in.
B)A person uses a metal cigarette holder with a tip that is heated by the burning tobacco to make smoking unpleasant.
C)A person records the feedback of those around him in order to change his outlook and mood.
D)A person has to spend an hour studying before he can watch half an hour of TV.

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Using mild punishment in a behavioral contract involves introducing a consequence that is undesirable but not severe to discourage a behavior. In option A, the person sends money to a political candidate they detest if they fail to meet their weight loss goal, which serves as a mild punishment to motivate adherence to the contract.

Which of the Following Instances Would Be the Most Effective