PSYC 2660 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5-8: Freediving, Specific Performance, Playtime

• School: University of Manitoba
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2660
• Professor: Martin Garry

Document Summary

Rule-governed behavior: behavior that is controlled by the statement of a rule. Example: during diving practice, if divers execute all their dives properly, the last five minutes of lessons will be free diving play time . Contingency learned behavior is typically strengthened gradually through trial and error, while the presentation of a rule frequently leads to immediate behavior change. Contingency learned behavior involves immediate consequences, while rule-governed behavior often involves delayed consequences. Failure to comply with the rule may lead to self-punishment: learning history with respect to emotions is such that following rules is automatically strengthened and failure to follow rules is automatically punished by what we feel. Question 13: specific vs. vague behavior, sizeable vs. small consequences, probable vs. improbable consequences, consequences might act against rule-following, deadlines. Goals need to be smart: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound. If they aren"t than they aren"t challenging enough. They can me easily mis-interpreted by the athlete or apply unnecessary pressure.