Introduction
Subjective wellbeing is the affect balance that combines one’s moods, emotions, and feelings. It is the evaluation of an individual’s overall health and wellbeing through their own interpretation of positive and negative life experiences. One’s subjective wellbeing is usually measured by self-report via the use of questionnaires. Consequently, the validity of the study can be skewed if participants misrepresent the truth by fabricating results. Participants, who feel embarrassed or ashamed upon review of a question, may choose to only partially answer truthfully.
In this single subject design paper, Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) will be used to acquire self-reporting data of a client trying to quit smoking. …show more content…
Through this research, aversion therapy appeared to be the best treatment modality for the client. The client is a long term smoker and smoking is part of his daily culture. He is addicted to Nicotine and has had previous failed attempts at quitting. Nicotine is the main chemical in cigarettes that makes it extremely challenging to stop. The body becomes accustomed to having nicotine in the system. The more one smokes, the more one’s tolerance is elevated resulting in the body needing even more nicotine to feel satisfied. When the body does not receive the desired nicotine, the client can become uneasy, moody, and irritable. Theses withdrawal symptoms can last for a few days to a few weeks depending on the person. …show more content…
There are several variations of aversion therapy and research shows results in helping those with addicted to alcohol, smoking, and gambling. Aversion therapy is a form of therapeutic intervention in which the client is exposed to a stimulus while simultaneously being subjected to a form of discomfort. The goal is intended to cause the client to associate the stimulus (smoking) with the unpleasant behavior (health issues) in order to stop the specific behavior. Aversion therapy is a powerful intervention because it causes the client to invest mentally and emotionally into the negative consequences of their behavior. Research indicates that although aversion therapy can be beneficial, it is usually more effective while the client is actively in treatment. The overall effectiveness of aversion therapy depends on several factors such as the therapy techniques, the client’s willingness to cooperate, and the aftercare treatment planning. psychology.com) Kendra Cherry
Subjective wellbeing is the affect balance that combines one’s moods, emotions, and feelings. It is the evaluation of an individual’s overall health and wellbeing through their own interpretation of positive and negative life experiences. One’s subjective wellbeing is usually measured by self-report via the use of questionnaires. Consequently, the validity of the study can be skewed if participants misrepresent the truth by fabricating results. Participants, who feel embarrassed or ashamed upon review of a question, may choose to only partially answer truthfully.
In this single subject design paper, Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) will be used to acquire self-reporting data of a client trying to quit smoking. …show more content…
Through this research, aversion therapy appeared to be the best treatment modality for the client. The client is a long term smoker and smoking is part of his daily culture. He is addicted to Nicotine and has had previous failed attempts at quitting. Nicotine is the main chemical in cigarettes that makes it extremely challenging to stop. The body becomes accustomed to having nicotine in the system. The more one smokes, the more one’s tolerance is elevated resulting in the body needing even more nicotine to feel satisfied. When the body does not receive the desired nicotine, the client can become uneasy, moody, and irritable. Theses withdrawal symptoms can last for a few days to a few weeks depending on the person. …show more content…
There are several variations of aversion therapy and research shows results in helping those with addicted to alcohol, smoking, and gambling. Aversion therapy is a form of therapeutic intervention in which the client is exposed to a stimulus while simultaneously being subjected to a form of discomfort. The goal is intended to cause the client to associate the stimulus (smoking) with the unpleasant behavior (health issues) in order to stop the specific behavior. Aversion therapy is a powerful intervention because it causes the client to invest mentally and emotionally into the negative consequences of their behavior. Research indicates that although aversion therapy can be beneficial, it is usually more effective while the client is actively in treatment. The overall effectiveness of aversion therapy depends on several factors such as the therapy techniques, the client’s willingness to cooperate, and the aftercare treatment planning. psychology.com) Kendra Cherry