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Old Jun 13, 2009, 08:59 AM
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I'm not arguing. I'm just stating how it is for me. When T doesn't call back (not uncommon), I feel bad, so that leads to my not wanting to do it. I think that is called negative reinforcement?
I totally agree, imo that is a problem.

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Old Jun 13, 2009, 09:20 AM
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I'm not arguing. I'm just stating how it is for me. When T doesn't call back (not uncommon), I feel bad, so that leads to my not wanting to do it. I think that is called negative reinforcement?
((Sunrise)) I laughed when I read this just now, sorry not at you, I just imagined you standing there saying that to me, the bit about "but I'm not arguing" LOL!! your right it is negative reinforcement aka as backwards arguing, not meaning the same as argueing though...sorry this just tickled me!!! I get what you mean though
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