Which of the following strategies is an example of stimulus control?

Stimulus control refers to the practice of modifying the environment to reduce exposure to cues that trigger undesired behaviors, like unhealthy eating. By avoiding the candy aisle while shopping, you are effectively removing the visual and contextual cues that may lead to impulsive purchases of sweets. This strategy helps prevent temptation before it arises, making it easier to adhere to healthier eating choices.

While restricting sweets from the diet is a more direct approach, it doesn't directly address the environmental cues that might trigger cravings or desires for sweets. Planning meals in advance and changing recipes focus on preemptively managing eating habits but do not specifically minimize environmental triggers. Therefore, the strategy of avoiding the candy aisle exemplifies stimulus control by proactively altering the surrounding stimuli to promote better decision-making regarding food.