On the nature of reinforcement and Orthoclase’s tender feelings
I just got the flat-mouthed “hmm” of disappointment today for something I didn’t do well last week. It makes me want to scream, “But if it’s so important to you, do it yourself!”
Yet the week before, when I did the same task perfectly, even better than usual, I got nothing.
I don’t want the false “this is wonderful, Orthoclase!” said in a sing-songy voice like I’m a 7-year-old that I get from some members of the household. I’d just like some genuine notice and appreciation for what I’ve done when I’ve done it right.
Save your “hmm”s for your harmonica.
Not feeling very nonymous today
wrote on September 27, 2005 @ 10:57 am
> I don’t want the false “this is wonderful, Orthoclase!” said in a sing-songy voice like I’m
> a 7-year-old that I get from some members of the household.
I’d totally settle for that, these days.
Orthoclase
wrote on September 27, 2005 @ 5:18 pm
Anon, I thought that once. But when it came, it wasn’t worth it.