Wouldn't the UCS be the punishment or reprimand? The UCR would be the feelings that it elicits. The CS is sequential (thoughts, proprioceptive cues as action starts, the action itself). A sequential CS should be very effective according to two-factor theory (whether the Mowrer or Dinsmoor variety), as a behavior that reduces the unpleasant CR elicited by early cues in the sequence prevents exposure to later cues, so extinction of the CR is difficult. (Solomon et al.'s "conservation of anxiety"--I love this old stuff!)
Michael T. Scoles, Ph.D. Interim Chair, Dept. Psychology & Counseling University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 72035 >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/15/04 6:49 PM >>> Eysenck seems to be referring to a conditioned emotional response here. CS = the internal representation of your engaging in or intending to engage in the bad behavior. UCS = your bad feelings (shame, guilt) when you got punished or reprimanded for that bad behavior. With repeated reinforcement of the CS by the UCS, the mere act of starting to (or even thinking about starting to) engage in the bad behavior makes you feel bad. To turn off that bad feeling, you stop the act before it is emitted or learn to avoid even thinking about it. --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
