This type of behavior therapy is referred to as limiting exposure to cues that trigger overeating?

This type of behavior therapy is referred to as limiting exposure to cues that trigger overeating?

• A. Goal setting
• B. Self-monitoring
• C. Stimulus control
• D. Stimulus narrowing

Answer: (C)

Limiting exposure to cues that trigger overeating is stimulus control. The idea is to identify specific environmental or situational triggers for eating—like seeing snack foods, being bored, or eating while watching TV—and change the surroundings or routine so those cues no longer prompt eating. Practical steps include removing tempting foods from easy reach, eating only at a designated place and time, keeping high-calorie snacks out of sight, and having a plan for urges that doesn’t involve eating. This focuses on the antecedents of eating, rather than just tracking behavior (self-monitoring) or setting goals; and stimulus narrowing isn’t a standard term used for this approach.

Limiting exposure to cues that trigger overeating is stimulus control. The idea is to identify specific environmental or situational triggers for eating—like seeing snack foods, being bored, or eating while watching TV—and change the surroundings or routine so those cues no longer prompt eating. Practical steps include removing tempting foods from easy reach, eating only at a designated place and time, keeping high-calorie snacks out of sight, and having a plan for urges that doesn’t involve eating. This focuses on the antecedents of eating, rather than just tracking behavior (self-monitoring) or setting goals; and stimulus narrowing isn’t a standard term used for this approach.