Psychology essay
...rned, and therefore can be unlearned.” I think the author also focuses on cognitive behavior, because the author is telling you how you can change your way of thinking, how to change short term gratification to long term benefits. The author looks at different situations where bad judgment is used. The author gives a few examples such as Lynn’s decision to take a second glass of wine, even though she knew the consequences would be serious if she was caught. The author goes on to say how other bad choices have alarming results. She questions why we do things for an immediate reward when the long term award is much greater. She also refers to a study done with laboratory pidgeons that also proved that they prefer the instant results. As the article goes on, ways are given to break bad habits and ways to start good habits. And another study is shown about people who prefer the “here and now” to peo...