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| − | '''Claude Steiner''' is an important author and | + | '''Claude Steiner''' is an important author and pioneer in the field of [[transactional analysis]]. |
== Quotes == | == Quotes == | ||
| − | *Negative reinforcement is known to be most effective in shaping | + | *Negative reinforcement is known to be most effective in shaping avoidance behavior extremely resistive to extinction. |
*Because games, like eating junk food, are essentially bad habits based on poor learning experiences, they can be avoided and replaced with positive intimate interactions. | *Because games, like eating junk food, are essentially bad habits based on poor learning experiences, they can be avoided and replaced with positive intimate interactions. | ||
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*I have never been able to help anyone who didn't sincerely ask for help and who wasn't willing to recognize and analyze his own behavior honestly. | *I have never been able to help anyone who didn't sincerely ask for help and who wasn't willing to recognize and analyze his own behavior honestly. | ||
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*The despair and hopelessness associated with their condition is dealt with by using alcohol as a sedative and mood elevator which gets them high, helps them forget their troubles, and makes life's daily difficulties bearable. | *The despair and hopelessness associated with their condition is dealt with by using alcohol as a sedative and mood elevator which gets them high, helps them forget their troubles, and makes life's daily difficulties bearable. | ||
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*As long as the alcoholic drinks, the partner preserves the appearance of blamelessness, while both know that this is not true. | *As long as the alcoholic drinks, the partner preserves the appearance of blamelessness, while both know that this is not true. | ||
Revision as of 17:42, March 28, 2011
Claude Steiner is an important author and pioneer in the field of transactional analysis.
Quotes
- Negative reinforcement is known to be most effective in shaping avoidance behavior extremely resistive to extinction.
- Because games, like eating junk food, are essentially bad habits based on poor learning experiences, they can be avoided and replaced with positive intimate interactions.
- Games fend off intimacy and isolate us from the strokes we really want.
- Getting out of the game by refusing to play any of the roles is the only workable choice.
- I have never been able to help anyone who didn't sincerely ask for help and who wasn't willing to recognize and analyze his own behavior honestly.
- The despair and hopelessness associated with their condition is dealt with by using alcohol as a sedative and mood elevator which gets them high, helps them forget their troubles, and makes life's daily difficulties bearable.
- As long as the alcoholic drinks, the partner preserves the appearance of blamelessness, while both know that this is not true.