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Claim Text: Baker R. C., Kirschenbaum D. S. (1993). Self-monitoring may be necessary for successful weight control. Behavior Therapy, 24, 377–394.
Simplified Text: R. C. Baker and D. S. Kirschenbaum published an article on self-monitoring for weight control in Behavior Therapy in 1993.
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Claim Maker: Angela L. Duckworth, Katherine L. Milkman, and David Laibson
Context Type: Scientific Article
Context Details: { "year": 1993, "authors": [ "Baker R. C.", "Kirschenbaum D. S." ], "journal": "Behavior Therapy", "publication_title": "Self-monitoring may be necessary for successful weight control" }
Subject Tags: Health Psychology Weight Control
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM (3 weeks ago)

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