Chewing Ice Cause And Effect Essay

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Introduction Have you ever been annoyed with the crunching sound of ice by someone who is addicted to chewing ice? However, I did and it’s annoying to hear the sound of someone chewing ice. There are some people that crunch on ice cubes all day long and every day. They even get up in the middle of the night to chew ice. However, I am one of those people that are addicted to chewing ice and I cannot even stop that behavior. I love chewing ice because I like the texture and how if feel in my mouth; I no right that is much wired. In this paper I will be explaining how I started chewing ice and the learning theories that help stop me from chewing ice.
Behavior
The behavior that I am addicted to and want to stop is chewing ice. I started chewing ice when I was six years old and since then I could not stop. I always have ice drinks with me where I go then after I …show more content…

Also, it is referred to as response, stimulus conditioning. However, punishment is the moderation of any behavior that adverse stimulus (positive punishment) and a pleasant stimulus (negative punishment). For example, chewing ice and getting that reward that you want is an example of a positive punishment. Also, chewing ice and getting a privilege taken away is for example of a negative punishment. A punishment is determined by the reduction in behavior, if the effected behavior does not decrease, then it does not consider a punishment. The learning theory that will help my situation is the operant conditioning theory; it will help motivate me in my addiction of chewing ice. Also, when I do not chew ice that day, then I will reward myself with something sweet. Whenever I start chewing ice, then I will not be rewarded and this is a negative reinforcement. According to Skinner a behavior that is no longer followed was a reinforcing stimulus runs the risk of

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