Shame is ineffective

Shame is ineffective
by czeche (2024-03-04 17:49:33)

In reply to: Shame is free and more effective posted by airborneirish

It's been studied quite a bit in a number of contexts.

In this instance in particular, given that it increases stress and many people who overeat do so as a maladaptive stress response, it can make things worse.

Replies:

what do you call that feeling you felt as a kid - airborneirish 2024-03-04 21:04:55
- I've heard it as guilt vs shame - czeche 2024-03-05 04:12:28
  - I agree with this distinction and will modify my speech - airborneirish 2024-03-05 10:47:46
    - Negative reinforcement vs negative possibilities - czeche 2024-03-05 20:23:01
  - Answer to underlying question is: positive reinforcement - czeche 2024-03-05 06:45:04