Impulsiveness and Impulse Control Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to impulsiveness and impulse control as discussed in the lecture notes.

Impulsiveness

The choice of less rewarding over more rewarding alternatives in a choice among assured, familiar outcomes.

Hyperbolic curves

Curves that describe the decline in effectiveness of rewards as a function of time delay from the moment of choice.

Specious reward

A reward that is temporarily more attractive due to its immediacy, despite being less effective in the long term.

Delay discounting

The phenomenon where the perceived value of a reward decreases as the delay before receiving it increases.

Commitment devices

Strategies or arrangements that bind individuals to a decision they made in advance, helping them to resist more immediate temptations.

Reward effectiveness

The overall capacity of a reward to elicit a response or behavior, influenced by factors like timing and delay.

Self-control

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

Private Side Bets

A type of self-commitment where individuals create personal stakes or rules to avoid impulsive choices.

Impulse control

The ability to delay gratification to obtain a more beneficial outcome later.

Behavioral rigidity

Inflexibility in behavior that can result from a failure to adapt to changing rewards and reinforcement patterns.

Time-out from positive reinforcement

A behavioral strategy where an individual voluntarily removes themselves from a situation of reward to curb impulsive behaviors.

Rationing reward

The process of controlling the rate of consumption of a certain reward to optimize overall satisfaction or effectiveness.