Which is important in using contingency management effectively?

A) Increase the total number of activities, both positive and negative, so the person can learn to tell the difference.
B) Make sure that the person receives reinforcement for engaging in positive activities.
C) Make sure the person receives feedback from a group regarding which activities are positive and which are negative.
D) Develop ways for the person to express depressed feelings through journal writing.

Contingency Management

A behavioral therapy that rewards individuals for achieving specific goals, such as abstinence from substance use, to encourage positive behavior changes.

Positive Activities

Positive activities are actions or pursuits that encourage well-being, happiness, and a positive mood, often involving engagement with enjoyable or fulfilling tasks.

Journal Writing

The process of recording personal thoughts, experiences, and reflections regularly in a diary or journal.