PSY 3109 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Walter Mischel, Prefrontal Cortex, Chiropractic
3 Mar 2016
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One approach may be appropriate for one client and not another. Motivation takes into account situational factors (environmental) and individual factors (personality traits), plus biology, etc. Test child preferences (different kinds of snacks). Just enough to create conflict in child"s mind. If they eat snack or ring bell, they don"t get preferred treat. Behavior predicted by temperament associated with age. Inability to delay gratification impulsivity, addiction, etc. in future. Need distraction or strong metacognitions (talking yourself out of temptations, figuring out what is most important). Very strong predictor of success (can be more important than innate intelligence). People that keep trying even when facing negative feedback results. Find pride and competence and skills that you develop even in the face of failure. Reward comes from mastery of skills/task as compared to tangible rewards. Allows people to persist in spite of failure. Learning to take charge of behavior and thinking.
