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1 Mar 201911:33

Summary

TLDRThis video discusses two psychological models of motivation: the behavioral model and the cognitive model. The behavioral model, rooted in Thorndike's 'Law of Effect,' focuses on how rewards and punishments influence behavior. It highlights how reinforcement (both positive and negative) can strengthen behaviors, while punishment can reduce unwanted actions. The cognitive model emphasizes the role of thoughts and interpretations in shaping emotions and motivation. Cognitive distortions like black-and-white thinking and filtering can undermine motivation, especially in the context of health-related behavior changes. Both models offer valuable insights into how motivation can be influenced by external stimuli and internal thought patterns.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The **Behavioral Approach** focuses on how rewards (positive reinforcement) and punishments (negative reinforcement) influence human behavior, with the goal of understanding what makes behaviors increase or decrease.
  • 😀 **Thorndike's Law of Effect** suggests that behaviors followed by rewards tend to be repeated, while behaviors followed by punishments tend to be avoided.
  • 😀 **Positive reinforcement** strengthens a behavior by providing a reward (e.g., getting a gift for taking medicine).
  • 😀 **Negative reinforcement** strengthens behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus (e.g., the annoying car seatbelt sound disappears once the seatbelt is fastened).
  • 😀 **Punishment** reduces unwanted behaviors by either applying an unpleasant stimulus or removing a pleasant one (e.g., donating to an organization one dislikes for drinking soda).
  • 😀 The **Cognitive Approach** emphasizes the role of thoughts and interpretations in shaping emotions and behaviors, suggesting that how we think about events influences how we feel and act.
  • 😀 **Cognitive distortions** like **all-or-nothing thinking** (seeing situations in black and white) can demotivate individuals, especially when results aren’t immediate (e.g., feeling like a diet failure after seeing no quick results).
  • 😀 **Mental filtering** is another cognitive distortion where only negative experiences are remembered, which can lower motivation if positive outcomes are ignored.
  • 😀 People can maintain motivation by **challenging automatic negative thoughts** and adopting more realistic, positive thought patterns.
  • 😀 A balance of **behavioral** and **cognitive** strategies can effectively maintain long-term motivation by using external reinforcements and fostering positive internal thought patterns.
  • 😀 Motivation can be sustained by reframing thoughts to understand that change takes time, which can help avoid feelings of failure and support continuous effort.

Q & A

  • What is the core idea of the behavioral model of motivation?

    -The core idea of the behavioral model is that human behavior is influenced by external factors such as rewards and punishments. It suggests that behaviors can be reinforced (positively or negatively) or weakened based on the consequences they produce in the environment.

  • What does Thorndike's 'Law of Effect' state about human behavior?

    -Thorndike's 'Law of Effect' states that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated. This principle forms the basis of reinforcement and punishment in the behavioral model.

  • How does positive reinforcement work in the context of motivation?

    -Positive reinforcement occurs when a desirable outcome is presented after a behavior, encouraging the repetition of that behavior. For example, receiving a reward or gift after performing a good behavior, like taking medicine, strengthens the likelihood of performing that behavior again.

  • What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?

    -Positive reinforcement involves adding something pleasant (like a reward) to encourage a behavior, while negative reinforcement involves removing something unpleasant (like an annoying sound) to encourage a behavior. Both strategies increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

  • Can you provide an example of negative reinforcement from the transcript?

    -An example of negative reinforcement is the annoying beep in a car when a seatbelt is not fastened. When the seatbelt is buckled, the beep stops, reinforcing the behavior of fastening the seatbelt.

  • What is the role of cognitive thinking in the cognitive model of motivation?

    -In the cognitive model, thoughts and interpretations of events play a crucial role in shaping emotions and behaviors. It suggests that how we think about an event influences how we feel about it and, ultimately, how we act in response to it.

  • How do cognitive distortions, such as 'all-or-nothing thinking,' affect motivation?

    -Cognitive distortions like 'all-or-nothing thinking' can negatively impact motivation by creating unrealistic expectations. For example, if a person believes that failing once means complete failure, they may give up on their goals, even if progress has been made.

  • What is cognitive dissonance, and how does it influence motivation?

    -Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is a conflict between a person's beliefs and actions, creating discomfort. To resolve this discomfort, the person may either change their behavior or adjust their thoughts to align with the behavior, thereby affecting their motivation.

  • Why is delayed reinforcement more challenging for motivation?

    -Delayed reinforcement is more challenging because the immediate gratification of a behavior (e.g., eating chocolate) is more motivating than a reward that will come much later (e.g., long-term health benefits). This delay makes it harder to maintain motivation over time.

  • How can someone use the behavioral model to improve their motivation for healthy habits?

    -To improve motivation for healthy habits using the behavioral model, one can set up immediate rewards for healthy actions (like rewarding oneself after exercising) or create punishments for undesirable behaviors (e.g., donating money to a cause they dislike when eating junk food).

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