Exam Flashcards
What is it called when people control the self?
Self-regulation
What does self-regulation include?
Self-presentation
Impulsive control
What is the general theory of crime?
A self-regulation problem
What leads to crime?
Low self-control
What’s are criminals associated with?
More likely to have other self-control problems, smoking, pregnancy ect
What makes self-regulation difficult?
Conscious or unconscious push/pull of motivation
How to improve self-regulation?
You can strengthen the motivation to achieve your primary goal
You can strengthen the resistance against the temptations that prevent you from achieving your goal
In a nutcase is self-regulation describe as?
The ability to Strengthen your desire impulse
The ability to strengthen to resist the desire impulse
What’s important for goals?
Need to have implementation intentions so specific reachable goals that are concrete and are able to monitor your progress
Also need contingency plans for obstacles
What is trained to help automatic system?
Implementation intentions
What are goal facilitation?
When two goals help one another
What is goal interference?
When goals clash
What is the Zeigarnik effect?
When you have an interrupted goal and it’s an unconscious reminder of what you should be doing
What is the tote model?
Test
Operate
Test: keep repeating until goal is met
Exit
What is one of the main requirements for the tote modal?
Need concrete testing has to be measurable
