With E and 5 living as roommates, a self-control, contingency-contracting weight reduction and maintenance program was carried out. While problems associated with the maintenance of self-control behavior required contract renegotiation, S lost 10 lb. in 7 wk. and achieved target weight. Some implications and limitations are discussed.
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