1. Based on the information I have about Jacoby and his family, I believe I have information about the behavioral beliefs, evaluation of behavioral outcomes, normative beliefs, motivation to comply, control beliefs and perceived power for Arnold.
The behavioral belief for Arnold is that he thinks Jacoby’s behavior is bad. Not only does he feel this way, but his wife and daughter are also worried about Jacoby. They believe his behaviors are bad and detrimental to his health and future, although Jacoby may not feel the same way. Arnold’s evaluation of behavioral outcomes is that he is worried about outcomes of his son’s behaviors. He knows that his currently lifestyle will not lead to anything of purpose and the outcomes are all bad. The normative …show more content…
This can include the possible resistance he would build, forcing him to move on to more dangerous drugs, addiction and withdrawal problems, and the physical and medical problems he could face including open sores, ulcers, deteriorating teeth, extreme weight loss and possible O.D. I would suggest they bring in an ex-drug addict to tell him how they got started and where they ended up. A more severe method would be to speak to him about certain consequences. Jacoby will be in denial and be resistant. He may even be very angry about the intervention. The family could each have an action they decide to take with him. For example, since he still lives at home, they may tell him he has to move out if he continues his drug use. As difficult as it might be, I would recommend Arnold not being present. It does not seem that he has displayed a good example for his son. His smoking and weight problem shows his own addiction issues and disregard for health outcomes. He may potentially be part of the problem. Lastly, I would change his control beliefs and perceived power. I would speak to him about how it is early enough for him to gain control over the problem. He could easily change his behavior before it becomes too overwhelming. Then for perceived power, I would show him that there are methods for quitting that are effective such
The behavioral belief for Arnold is that he thinks Jacoby’s behavior is bad. Not only does he feel this way, but his wife and daughter are also worried about Jacoby. They believe his behaviors are bad and detrimental to his health and future, although Jacoby may not feel the same way. Arnold’s evaluation of behavioral outcomes is that he is worried about outcomes of his son’s behaviors. He knows that his currently lifestyle will not lead to anything of purpose and the outcomes are all bad. The normative …show more content…
This can include the possible resistance he would build, forcing him to move on to more dangerous drugs, addiction and withdrawal problems, and the physical and medical problems he could face including open sores, ulcers, deteriorating teeth, extreme weight loss and possible O.D. I would suggest they bring in an ex-drug addict to tell him how they got started and where they ended up. A more severe method would be to speak to him about certain consequences. Jacoby will be in denial and be resistant. He may even be very angry about the intervention. The family could each have an action they decide to take with him. For example, since he still lives at home, they may tell him he has to move out if he continues his drug use. As difficult as it might be, I would recommend Arnold not being present. It does not seem that he has displayed a good example for his son. His smoking and weight problem shows his own addiction issues and disregard for health outcomes. He may potentially be part of the problem. Lastly, I would change his control beliefs and perceived power. I would speak to him about how it is early enough for him to gain control over the problem. He could easily change his behavior before it becomes too overwhelming. Then for perceived power, I would show him that there are methods for quitting that are effective such