Literature Review Improving Exercise to Enhance Lives Using Conditioned Suppression
and Higher-Order Conditioning Theories
Your Name
Due Date of Assignment
, Literature Review
1. Summarize the Existing literature Related to the Research Topic
Main Findings of Existing Research
According to this study, linking exercise with pleasant things such as music or meeting friends
can help make people more consistent with their workouts (Ballmann, 2021). According to
another study, creating associations between working out and benefits for the body over time can
greatly improve people’s workout habits (Dhuli et al., 2022). Also, conditioned suppression
methods like distractions (so people notice exertion less) have been shown to lift the limits on
how much one can exercise (Lee et al., 2019).
The Most Relevant Theory
My subject was most influenced by higher-order conditioning because it links both short-
term and long-term gains to exercise (Honey & Dwyer, 2022). Neurological research also shows
that conditioned suppression helps control the unpleasant sensations we feel because of physical
exertion, which helps people get through their workouts (Baer et al., 2019).
Theory-Informed Interventions
Using higher-order conditioning, we can boost a person’s chance of training regularly by
connecting exercise with getting feedback from others and meeting personal goals (Rodrigues &
Teixeira, 2023). Consequently, distracting someone with virtual reality during a workout can
often overcome a fear of exercising (Michaelsen & Esch, 2023).
2. Find out what is missing from the current scientific knowledge.
Most studies address how people change their habits temporarily rather than look at how
long those changes might last (Rodrigues & Teixeira, 2023). Few studies have examined how
, things like an individual’s personality or how much they are motivated at the start of learning can
impact how well conditioning works for them (Honey & Dwyer, 2022). Many experiments in
this area are done in laboratories, rather than in normal daily life (Michaelsen & Esch, 2023). So
far, research on how these two theories work together is scarce, making it unclear how effective
they would be combined (Lee et al., 2019). The study looks at using adapted exercise plans to
improve participation and, therefore, will help fill these gaps by researching long-term adherence
and how people differ in future work. By seeing that tailored reinforcement and mixing instant
results with positive long-term health images support regular training, this research will show
how lab findings can be put into action. Moreover, studying how conditioned suppression (to
reduce discomfort) works together with higher-order conditioning, which increases motivation,
will offer a more complete system for working with exercise.
3. Explanation of why this Research is Worth Doing.
It matters because this research works to solve the important public issue of not
exercising regularly and finds ways to support keeping up with exercise in the long run. While
studies have considered conditioning separately, the current study combines conditioned
suppression and higher-order conditioning to develop a stronger and lasting exercise motivation
approach (Ballmann, 2021; Weldon et al., 2020). From this study, we can help design fitness
programs that suit a person's needs, can be used by many, and help keep people committed and
healthy. It explains how combinations of learning mechanisms help form health behaviors,
providing novel ideas for applied behavioral researchers (Rodrigues & Teixeira, 2023;
Michaelsen & Esch, 2023). It adds to existing research by testing how these theories affect
people’s choices in actual settings and exploring how differently people respond to the training.
and Higher-Order Conditioning Theories
Your Name
Due Date of Assignment
, Literature Review
1. Summarize the Existing literature Related to the Research Topic
Main Findings of Existing Research
According to this study, linking exercise with pleasant things such as music or meeting friends
can help make people more consistent with their workouts (Ballmann, 2021). According to
another study, creating associations between working out and benefits for the body over time can
greatly improve people’s workout habits (Dhuli et al., 2022). Also, conditioned suppression
methods like distractions (so people notice exertion less) have been shown to lift the limits on
how much one can exercise (Lee et al., 2019).
The Most Relevant Theory
My subject was most influenced by higher-order conditioning because it links both short-
term and long-term gains to exercise (Honey & Dwyer, 2022). Neurological research also shows
that conditioned suppression helps control the unpleasant sensations we feel because of physical
exertion, which helps people get through their workouts (Baer et al., 2019).
Theory-Informed Interventions
Using higher-order conditioning, we can boost a person’s chance of training regularly by
connecting exercise with getting feedback from others and meeting personal goals (Rodrigues &
Teixeira, 2023). Consequently, distracting someone with virtual reality during a workout can
often overcome a fear of exercising (Michaelsen & Esch, 2023).
2. Find out what is missing from the current scientific knowledge.
Most studies address how people change their habits temporarily rather than look at how
long those changes might last (Rodrigues & Teixeira, 2023). Few studies have examined how
, things like an individual’s personality or how much they are motivated at the start of learning can
impact how well conditioning works for them (Honey & Dwyer, 2022). Many experiments in
this area are done in laboratories, rather than in normal daily life (Michaelsen & Esch, 2023). So
far, research on how these two theories work together is scarce, making it unclear how effective
they would be combined (Lee et al., 2019). The study looks at using adapted exercise plans to
improve participation and, therefore, will help fill these gaps by researching long-term adherence
and how people differ in future work. By seeing that tailored reinforcement and mixing instant
results with positive long-term health images support regular training, this research will show
how lab findings can be put into action. Moreover, studying how conditioned suppression (to
reduce discomfort) works together with higher-order conditioning, which increases motivation,
will offer a more complete system for working with exercise.
3. Explanation of why this Research is Worth Doing.
It matters because this research works to solve the important public issue of not
exercising regularly and finds ways to support keeping up with exercise in the long run. While
studies have considered conditioning separately, the current study combines conditioned
suppression and higher-order conditioning to develop a stronger and lasting exercise motivation
approach (Ballmann, 2021; Weldon et al., 2020). From this study, we can help design fitness
programs that suit a person's needs, can be used by many, and help keep people committed and
healthy. It explains how combinations of learning mechanisms help form health behaviors,
providing novel ideas for applied behavioral researchers (Rodrigues & Teixeira, 2023;
Michaelsen & Esch, 2023). It adds to existing research by testing how these theories affect
people’s choices in actual settings and exploring how differently people respond to the training.
