Lecture 2

Question 1

How can we overcome our self control limits to achieve our goals?

Answer 1

1. Autonomous goals (goals that mean something to you, self endorsed)
2. Implementation plans (a concrete/detailed plan)
3. Social support

Question 2

What are features of a good implementation plan?

Answer 2

1. Concrete
2. Considers likely obstacles
3. Make it automatic, make sure it fits with personality and lifestyle

Question 3

What kind of goals do implementation plans work especially well for?

Answer 3

Difficult goals

Question 4

What is the difference between Directive support and Autonomy support? Which is better?

Answer 4

Directive support: Positive guidance and encouragement ex: my friend reminds me of what I need to be doing
Autonomy support: Support framed as empathic perspective taking ex: my friend understands how i see my goals

Autonomy support is much better and in some cases Directive support even backfired