PSYB45H3 Chapter Notes -Sphygmomanometer, Escalator, Asthma
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Behaviours are increased and decreased based on the consequences. Reinforcement = an increase in target behaviour. A person avoids doing homework (+ve reinforcement) A person eats a cupcake (+ve reinforcement) A person comes to office hours (-ve/+ve reinforcement) Gain voluntary control over involuntary biological processes. Relevance to a wide range of aliments. For one week without cutting, she receives an afternoon out with friends. 2 of behavioural contract: target behaviour completing 1 hour of studying per day, monitoring behaviour is monitored by roommate each day, consequences when studying is completed, 1 hour of tv is permitted. Will have all the elements for success. Use cognitive approaches (think about benefits/ distraction/ re-perceive the antecedents) Self-administered reinforcement (preferred items and experiences, questionnaires) Pieq: general items, snack foods, beverages, outcomes for work, chores or skills, friends/ relatives" actions toward you, leisure activities (active, leisure activities (passive)
