Abstract
Behavioral approaches to obesity were reviewed and empirical support for the procedures was evaluated. Treatments were categorized on the basis of a primary focus on the antecedents or consequences of eating behavior. It was concluded that the most effective approach was a combination of antecedent stimulus control procedures supplemented by any of a variety of contingency management techniques. The application of self-control procedures was especially effective. Recommendations were made for the use of contingency contracting and for the sequential application of treatment techniques. The importance of identifying individual differences in responsiveness to treatments was discussed. A research strategy was presented and the results of two studies based on the strategy were described.
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