One of the first theories we learn about is B.F. Skinner’s behavior theory on operant conditioning theory, this theory looks at behavior development thru reward/punishment, or stimuli and reinforcement. While researching (Plavnick & Vitale, 2014) found that while working with children on the autism spectrum to develop improved vocal skills they learned that one of the best tools for children on the autism spectrum was when they watched short videos in which they saw the word (ex. Train) heard it and as the video presenter provided a replica the child watching the video was also provided the replica of the word. Hence, they we rewarded and provided stimuli when they imitated the word/ sound heard on the video. Genesis (NIV) provides us with
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(Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, p. 7) One of the biggest developments of sociocultural development in recent years has been the influence of the internet on social development. The article (Spies Shapiro & Margolin, 2013, p. 2) first looked at cyber-bulling and how it can negatively affect an adolescent’s identity development. Higher usage of social networking has increased parent-youth conflicts, because adolescents are less likely to want to participate in family activities. In addition, there is a higher likelihood of sleep disturbances as well as internet addiction. Within the study (Spies Shapiro & Margolin, 2013, p. 7) “43% of the adolescents felt that their social networking made their friendships closer, 17% stated that there was no overlap between their social networking friends and those they interact with face to face.” Boys generally use social networking sites less than girls do. (NIV) Titus 2:12 “It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present …show more content…
The article further looks at the importance of adolescents to be able to explore their spirituality in a safe and trusted environment. While the second article (Sandage, Jankowski, & Link, 2010) looked at spiritual development in college psychology students, they noted that spiritual development is a “deep and profound change over human development” They also noted that while college students are developing a sense of spiritual growth they will incorporate their spiritual development and faith into their psychology training. They learn to incorporate spiritual development and faith through their relationship and attachment bonds with instructors and mentors. (NIV) Colossians 1:9-10 states 9 “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of
(Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, p. 7) One of the biggest developments of sociocultural development in recent years has been the influence of the internet on social development. The article (Spies Shapiro & Margolin, 2013, p. 2) first looked at cyber-bulling and how it can negatively affect an adolescent’s identity development. Higher usage of social networking has increased parent-youth conflicts, because adolescents are less likely to want to participate in family activities. In addition, there is a higher likelihood of sleep disturbances as well as internet addiction. Within the study (Spies Shapiro & Margolin, 2013, p. 7) “43% of the adolescents felt that their social networking made their friendships closer, 17% stated that there was no overlap between their social networking friends and those they interact with face to face.” Boys generally use social networking sites less than girls do. (NIV) Titus 2:12 “It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present …show more content…
The article further looks at the importance of adolescents to be able to explore their spirituality in a safe and trusted environment. While the second article (Sandage, Jankowski, & Link, 2010) looked at spiritual development in college psychology students, they noted that spiritual development is a “deep and profound change over human development” They also noted that while college students are developing a sense of spiritual growth they will incorporate their spiritual development and faith into their psychology training. They learn to incorporate spiritual development and faith through their relationship and attachment bonds with instructors and mentors. (NIV) Colossians 1:9-10 states 9 “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of