PSY-3653 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Goal Setting, Behavior Modification, Assertiveness
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Operant conditioning- consequences of behavior affect later behavior. Learning perspective- all behavior is learned or conditioned. Relapse prevention- falling off the band wagon stair analogy. Slip method- stop look investigate plan and proceed. Process which move forward- why this knowledge is important. Action- i"m trying; have been trying to change within last 6 months; self-liberation; choice and commitment to change; relief that one can change. Preparation- i will; seriously considering change in next month; moving forward cognitively. Goal setting, where want to be in 5 years. Those haven"t thought about changing in next 6 months. Engaging in behavior and haven"t considered making any kind of change. Environmental- jobsite prohibits smoking (now maybe i can do this at home) Stress- particular relationship between person and environment that"s appraised by the person as taxing or exceeding his resources and endangering well-being. Variables in epidemiology- person, place, and time factors. Behavior modification- strategies based in learning theory- cc, oc, help people change.
