Self-Control and Environmental Variables
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Self-control is often believed to be an internal or "mentalistic" concept. Explain how self-control is linked to environmental variables, such as reinforcement.
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Self-Control is briefly explicated, along with references to validate.
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Just as Skinner demonstrated in his studies and theories, self-control can denote a two-way street since it can embody a controlling response and a controlled response. Reinforcements then can come into play as they can affect the probability of the other behaviors in this "give-and-take" manner.
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