FRHD 3150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 26: Cirrhosis, Abusive Power And Control, Tally Counter
3 Apr 2018
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Problems of behavioral excesses: one type of self-control problem consists of behavioral excesses doing too much of something. Examples are overeating, watching youtube excessively, and drinking too much coffee. All such behavioral excesses lead to immediate reinforcers (e. g. , tasty food, enjoyable scenes on youtube). Immediate reinforcers versus delayed punishers for a behavior: suppose that a teenager wants to go out with friends but still has homework. When the parents ask about the homework, the teenager lies and is allowed to leave with friends. The lie is not discovered until later, and the consequent punishment (e. g. , being grounded, failing the assignment) is long delayed from the instance of lying. If a behavior leads to immediate reinforcers but delayed punishers, the immediate reinforcers often win out. Immediate reinforcers versus cumulatively significant punishers for a behavior: consider the problem of overeating, resulting in obesity and health problems. Eating an extra dessert is immediately reinforced by the taste.
