Most of the Time There Are No Obvious Reinforcers for Our

question 74

Essay

Most of the time there are no obvious reinforcers for our behavior. We study for an exam, but no one is there to reinforce our studying minute-by-minute. We work on long-term projects that may not be completed for months or years, in the absence of any obvious reinforcement. How does Skinner explain this?

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Definitions:

Neodissociation Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that during hypnosis, consciousness is divided or dissociates into different streams, allowing for activities and experiences to occur independently of each other.

Posthypnotic Amnesia

A condition where individuals are unable to recall events or information obtained while under hypnosis, once they come out of the hypnotic state.

Hypnotic Suggestions

Instructions or prompts given to a person under hypnosis intended to influence their thoughts, behaviors, perceptions, or sensations.

Personality Trait

Enduring characteristics or qualities that constitute individual differences in behavior consistently observed over time and situations.