Chapter
The Role of Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Behavior Change
50:19 - 59:33 (09:13)
The concept of positive reinforcement and good-natured sticks can be helpful in behavioral change, but negative reinforcement like shame and humiliation can also be effective if understood and used properly. Additionally, the idea that spouses often overestimate their contributions to a marriage can cause problems in the relationship.
Clips
Incentives such as shame and betting can be effective motivators for weight loss and body recomposition.
50:19 - 52:27 (02:07)
Summary
Incentives such as shame and betting can be effective motivators for weight loss and body recomposition. While positive reinforcement should not be ignored, negative incentives can also be useful tools to recognize and take advantage of ingrained incentives in human beings.
ChapterThe Role of Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Behavior Change
Episode#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reflects on the helpfulness of soft sticks, discusses a friend's book on interpreting the Bible literally, and recalls a trip taken with the friend for research.
52:27 - 56:49 (04:22)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the helpfulness of soft sticks, discusses a friend's book on interpreting the Bible literally, and recalls a trip taken with the friend for research.
ChapterThe Role of Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Behavior Change
Episode#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss shares two relationship advice he's learned from his wife's stepdad, including going to bed angry and being mindful of how much each person contributes in the relationship.
56:49 - 58:09 (01:20)
Summary
Tim Ferriss shares two relationship advice he's learned from his wife's stepdad, including going to bed angry and being mindful of how much each person contributes in the relationship.
ChapterThe Role of Positive and Negative Reinforcement in Behavior Change
Episode#211: A.J. Jacobs: Self-Experimenter Extraordinaire
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Comedian Pete Holmes shares his humbling experience when he realized how little he did in his relationship with his ex-wife and gives the advice to be aware of how much the other person is doing.
58:09 - 59:33 (01:24)
Summary
Comedian Pete Holmes shares his humbling experience when he realized how little he did in his relationship with his ex-wife and gives the advice to be aware of how much the other person is doing. He also suggests saying less in conflict resolution, a tip he picked up from musician Amanda Palmer's mentor.