You have decided to use a learning model based on Skinner to change the dietary habits of a diabetic client to enhance compliance with her diet and finger stick blood sugar levels. How would you implement this program?
A) Give rewards for a lower blood sugar level and a food diary that reflected moderate dietary compliance.
B) Eliminate the reward and punish when the client exhibits reluctance to comply with dietary guidelines.
C) Demonstrate positive reinforcement by decreasing dietary guidelines and blood sugar parameters.
D) Institute a strict timeline to accomplish goals.
A
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