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Originally Posted by Krishna-prem
I'm sorry Psychotheosophy, I have a great deal of difficulty following your line of thinking.
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Maybe this helps.
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Originally Posted by Psychotheosophy
Then the negative consequence can reinforce any dissatisfaction (such as regret) related to not yielding to 'B,'
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Regret can occur in two ways in the single event of resisting a temptation.
1. Regret for not indulging in the temptation,
2. Regret for considering whether to indulge in the temptation.
Since they are both a sources of regret,
These two ways can be confused with one another.
(e.g Catholics sometimes confuse temptations with sins in the confessional).
Sometimes we distract ourselves from thinking about uncomfortable guilty feelings,
However, hidden severe guilt has been connected with uncontrollable bizarre behavior (i.e. amnesia).
Freud wrote a number of case studies where he treated people exhibiting uncontrollable bizarre behavior.
He often uncovered underlying severe guilt (many times sexual guilt).
Once the guilt was uncovered and discussed reasonably,
The bizarre behavior ceased almost instantly.
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Originally Posted by Psychotheosophy
Are there any other possible responses?
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Perhaps Catholic confession would be useful in responding against hypnosis?