PSY325H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Comparator, Pituitary Gland, Automatic Behavior
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Lecture 6. 3 self-regulation in adulthood: self-control vs. self-regulation, used synonymously, but , self-control, narrow definition, conscious, intentional attempts to control behaviour, self-regulation, broader. Thermostat needs to maintain a temperature: ex. Environment: the goal/standard for behavior that is the ideal end state, 6 disturbance, external factor that impacts environment, ex. Too many people in room, causing heat because of body heat: example: Input function sitting on couch at home watching netflix: comparator - i want to sit on couch and watch riverdale , this means that the comparator decides to exit the loop and there is no change in behavior. July 28, 2020: but if comparator i have class and want to review notes, so comparator decides to exit or continue the loop since there is discrepancy, this is based on 2 things, efficacy expectations. Can i change my behaviour? : outcome expectations. Input function = reference value: efficacy expectations or outcome expectations not met.
