video 3 self-control

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to self-control, willpower, behavioral management, and decision-making based on the provided lecture notes.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Willpower

An internal state often associated with self-control, but lacks a precise operational definition.

B.F. Skinner

A behavioral psychologist who argued against the existence of self-control and willpower, proposing instead self-management.

Self-Management

Focusing on external events and outcomes to manage behavior and choices.

Environmental Change

A method for managing behavior by physically altering one’s surroundings to influence choices.

Deprivation vs. Satiety

The balance between feeling hungry or full that affects the value of rewards.

Alternative Activities

Engaging in different behaviors to manage the competition between conflicting outcomes.

Self-Reinforcement

The process of rewarding oneself for achieving certain behaviors or goals.

Self-Punishment

The process of penalizing oneself for not adhering to desirable behaviors.

Temporal Issues

The concept that the timing of rewards and punishments affects decision-making and self-control.

SSR (Smaller, Sooner Reward)

A reward that is available immediately and often preferred over a larger, delayed reward.

LLR (Larger, Later Reward)

A reward that is better but requires waiting, often disregarded for immediate gratification.

Kicking the Can Down the Road

The act of postponing a decision or punishment to a later date.

Impulsiveness

The tendency to choose immediate rewards over larger, delayed rewards, often linked to a lack of self-control.