Lexi wants to write a novel, so she designs a self-change plan to increase the amount of time she spends writing. Her boyfriend, Abe, complains that he doesn't get to see her enough and becomes negative about her writing. What should Lexi do first?
a. Decide which is more important, the novel or Abe .
b. Pursue another plan, as lack of social support makes the present plan unlikely to succeed.
c. Reinforce herself for writing and reinforce Abe for any positive comments about her writing.
d. Thin Abe's reinforcement schedule.
Question 2
If your friends are not reinforcing you for a new behavior that you want to maintain, you should:
a. consider altering your goals.
b. consider altering your social support system.
c. punish your friends.
d. continue to remind yourself of your goals.
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