This perspective centers around the idea that ones actions are motivators rather than being driven by feelings. Mental illness is a product of learned stimuli like rewards and punishment. We learn behavior based on what our environmental exposure is and not innate behaviors. A great example of this perspective is the reward concept. If your child has been shown that in order to receive their school lunch, they must stand quiet and line up as a complete class, that is learned behavior. The child knows that standing in line and following the rules will then reward them with their lunch. If they are loud and playing with their friends then lunch will be held back or
This perspective centers around the idea that ones actions are motivators rather than being driven by feelings. Mental illness is a product of learned stimuli like rewards and punishment. We learn behavior based on what our environmental exposure is and not innate behaviors. A great example of this perspective is the reward concept. If your child has been shown that in order to receive their school lunch, they must stand quiet and line up as a complete class, that is learned behavior. The child knows that standing in line and following the rules will then reward them with their lunch. If they are loud and playing with their friends then lunch will be held back or