PSYC-281 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Chemotherapy, Heart Rate, Analgesic
24 Mar 2017
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Override temptations of ssrs by raising the value of llr by rewarding self along the way of time working for llr or setting subgoals. Lower value of ssr when it becomes imminent by: Tend to stay away from something aversive, so won"t do it to self. Own contingency is controlled, so not a real contingency. Publicly post the amount of time they have not studied so that family or roommates can see and become ashamed or embarrassed that they have not studied. Like eating before grocery shopping, to reduce the want for junk food which can be eaten immediately after. When hungry, seeing the immediate food creates a craving and temptation for it. Allowing cheat times to satisfy the craving. Like have a cheat meal when on a diet. Reduces the value of the ssr by taking away the craving. Trying to study for hours at a time everyday, but end up procrastinating.
