Chapter 4 Flashcards
B.F. Skinner’s theory
stimulus response theory
stimulus response theory
explanation of how people learn new behaviors
based on classical conditioning and instrumental conditioning
classical conditioning
principles that state that a reflexive behavior can be elicited through repeated pairings of the behavior with an antecedent cue (precedes the behavior)
Instrumental conditioning
voluntary behavior can be learned by pairing the behavior with consequent reinforcement (reward that follows a behavior)
consequences according to Skinner
consequences have a greater impact on behavior than do antecedents
4 types of events that can follow according to SRT
positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, and extinction
positive reinforcement
adding something positive
positive reinforcer, intrinsic reinforcer, extrinsic reinforcers
negative reinforcement
taking away something negative
most effective when delivered immediately and frequently after the event
punishment
adding something negative
used to decrease probability that a behavior will occur again
extinction
taking away reinforcement (rewards, reductions in pain)
decreasing probability of that behavior occurring again
limitation of SRT
does not consider the important role of cognition
expectations of getting a certain outcome
perceived control over attaining that outcome
perceived value of the outcome
fails to provide info that can be used to develop interventions to change
limited in predicting future exercise behavior and developing exercise interventions
TTM - Transtheoretical Model
integrates elements across a variety of theirs and models of behavior
behavior change is a gradual process whereby the individual progresses through a series of stages
stages of TTM
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
pre-contemplation
people have no intention to start exercising in future (next 6 months or so)
considering the cons greater than pros
defensive
need intervention
contemplation
have intentions to start exercising within the next 6 months
equally aware of pros and cons
ambivalent feelings, still need intervention