Reinforcement schedules can make it hard for people to stick to new behaviors. Here are some reasons why this happens:
Inconsistency: If rewards are given unpredictably, it can make it tough for someone to keep their new behavior.
Over-reliance on Rewards: When people get used to getting rewards, they may go back to their old habits if the rewards stop.
Complexity of Schedules: Different types of reward schedules can confuse people, making them less likely to follow through.
To help with these problems, therapists can:
Slowly reduce the amount of rewards given over time.
Teach clients how the reinforcement process works.
Encourage clients to use techniques that help them motivate themselves from within.
Reinforcement schedules can make it hard for people to stick to new behaviors. Here are some reasons why this happens:
Inconsistency: If rewards are given unpredictably, it can make it tough for someone to keep their new behavior.
Over-reliance on Rewards: When people get used to getting rewards, they may go back to their old habits if the rewards stop.
Complexity of Schedules: Different types of reward schedules can confuse people, making them less likely to follow through.
To help with these problems, therapists can:
Slowly reduce the amount of rewards given over time.
Teach clients how the reinforcement process works.
Encourage clients to use techniques that help them motivate themselves from within.