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Looger · 05-19-2005, 08:51 PM

http://www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/459s...a/Report1.html

interesting issues raised:

While going over past generation reports I came across the report done by Denise Tanaka. In her report she admits to being a tailgator. She believes that people tailgate because the rewards greatly outweigh any punishment. She says that although many tailgaters come close, most do not get into accidents. Denise feels success even if she simply makes the driver uncomfortable. By doing this and getting away with it this becomes a big reinforcer for her. Denise acknowledges the fact that tailgating violates the rights of others and says in the future she will try relax and not let things bother her as much, I wish her luck.

I believe she points out a serious problem that occurs with tailgating behaviors. If someone tailgates and succedes in getting their way, it rewards this unfortunate habit. By doing so it reinforces their behavior and they continue on their self destructive path. Granted, they may also recieve some negative reinforcement which might deter them from their actions, but the desire to get your way, I would imagine, would overrule any minor negative reinforcement. However, powerful negative experiences (ie: crashes, someone pulling out a gun) may have a more lasting effect. But, like Denise says, many of the people who do tailgate may never get this intense negative reinforcement. And like she says the rewards greatly outweigh any punishment. Denise feels anger when someone wrongs her on the road. Therefor she thinks that she is justified in her actions. She tailgates knowing that it is wrong, however I suppose in the heat of the moment vengeance outweighs logic. But what type of circumstance would provoke such hostility?

yep, tailgating is a brilliant idea.

tailgate on, Bring_Back_Shantz.

one day you'll tailgate someone who objects.

good luck.

05-19-2005, 08:51 PM	#85
Looger Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: insider trading in WTC 7 Exp:	http://www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/459s...a/Report1.html interesting issues raised: While going over past generation reports I came across the report done by Denise Tanaka. In her report she admits to being a tailgator. She believes that people tailgate because the rewards greatly outweigh any punishment. She says that although many tailgaters come close, most do not get into accidents. Denise feels success even if she simply makes the driver uncomfortable. By doing this and getting away with it this becomes a big reinforcer for her. Denise acknowledges the fact that tailgating violates the rights of others and says in the future she will try relax and not let things bother her as much, I wish her luck. I believe she points out a serious problem that occurs with tailgating behaviors. If someone tailgates and succedes in getting their way, it rewards this unfortunate habit. By doing so it reinforces their behavior and they continue on their self destructive path. Granted, they may also recieve some negative reinforcement which might deter them from their actions, but the desire to get your way, I would imagine, would overrule any minor negative reinforcement. However, powerful negative experiences (ie: crashes, someone pulling out a gun) may have a more lasting effect. But, like Denise says, many of the people who do tailgate may never get this intense negative reinforcement. And like she says the rewards greatly outweigh any punishment. Denise feels anger when someone wrongs her on the road. Therefor she thinks that she is justified in her actions. She tailgates knowing that it is wrong, however I suppose in the heat of the moment vengeance outweighs logic. But what type of circumstance would provoke such hostility? yep, tailgating is a brilliant idea. tailgate on, Bring_Back_Shantz. one day you'll tailgate someone who objects. good luck.