Sunday, April 12, 2009
Week 2: Baseline Behavior
In researching my behavior change, I not only found places close to my home that sell organic foods(such as whole foods and a farmer's market in Monrovia), but I also came across some health benefits. I ate organically for three months during my wrestling season and found I was in a better mood and also felt generally well. So this past week has been a little hectic, and one thing you need as an organic eater is organization. I set out a plan to wake up 30 minutes early everyday to pack myself an organic lunch. One way operant conditioning can come into play here is that I make myself follow the general rule that if I don't pack myself an organic lunch, I don't eat; and i'm a man who likes to eat, so this negative reinforcement is a harsh one. My mom has also pomised to buy an abundance of organic stuff for me so that should help a lot =]
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It looks like you're off to a good start!
ReplyDeleteBut be sure to follow the blog instructions in your posts. Here are the instructions for Week 2:
Look back on the week when you tracked your behavior. How much did you engage in this behavior at baseline? Provide information on the frequency and intensity of your behavior at baseline.
2. Explain how operant conditioning might actually be perpetuating your unwanted behavior. For example, what rewards
might you be getting from this behavior?
Give some ideas of what you think might help you make long term changes to this behavior.
Good start and good luck!
Hey Josh,
ReplyDeleteI think that getting or making yourself organic meals that you really enjoy can be a form of positive reinforcement on their own. Maybe you can try to find some other forms of reinforcement or punishment as well? Like getting rewarded with something you like (excluding non-organic foods of course) or taking away something you enjoy.
Hi Josh!
ReplyDeleteI think having your mom buy you organic foods is a great idea because it will remove tempting foods. Also knowing that there are places near buy can help you make a quick stop there to re-stock instead of not going for distance reasons. this should work because you have done this before and have seen what this type of eating does to you physically and emotionally. Good Luck!