PSYCH 241H Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Binge Eating, Neocortex, Brainstem
2 Jan 2018
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What is self-control? between self and world behavioral tendencies and refrain from acting on them. The capacity to change and adapt the self so as to produce a better, more optimal fit. The ability to override or change one"s inner responses, as well as to interrupt undesired. The suppression of immediate drives in favor of delayed rewards. Higher scores on self-control correlate with higher grade point average, better adjustment (higher self-esteem), less binge eating and alcohol abuse, better relationships and interpersonal skills, secure attachment, and more optimal emotional responses. The correlations aren"t that high (r = 0. 17 - 0. 32) Capuchin monkeys were first offered a biscuit. Vmpfc and medial ofc represent the value of: Primary sensory reinforcers (tastes, smells, or images) Ventral means down and medial means the center. Processes that allow information processing and behavior to very adaptively from moment to moment depending on current goals.
