In this essay I shall be explaining how psychological theories can help understand causes of challenging behaviour and how factors within an individual's life can help to explain the behaviour. Also, to give a definition of challenging behaviour and its usefulness in determining behaviour. I will also be explaining four different types of challenging behaviour. Also demonstrate an understanding of how two different psychological theories can help us understand challenging behaviour I using behaviourists B.F. Skinner as well as Albert Bandura. And lastly analyse how life experiences and situational factors can contribute to challenging behaviour.
"Challenging behaviour used to be called ' problem behaviour ', 'difficult behaviour' or 'socially unacceptable behaviour'. It means that behaviours are a challenge to professionals, teachers, carers and parents. A person with challenging behaviour is not a 'problem' to be fixed and is not doing something 'wrong'. But behaviour is a sign that something isn't working. It shows that there is some unfulfilled need or a problem with communication"(scope.org.uk, 2017.P1)
Eric Erickson's lifespan theory is a good example to show how psychological theories can help understand the causes of challenging behaviours because his theories suggest that development is a lifelong …show more content…
Banduras theory has a social element, stating that individuals can learn or pick up different kinds of behaviours by watching another's express different behaviour. This is known as observational learning.
"According to Albert Bandura, reciprocal determinism is a model composed of three factors that influence behaviour; The environment, the individual, and the behaviour itself. According to this theory, it's suggested than an individual's behaviour influences and is influenced by both the social world and personal characteristics."
"Challenging behaviour used to be called ' problem behaviour ', 'difficult behaviour' or 'socially unacceptable behaviour'. It means that behaviours are a challenge to professionals, teachers, carers and parents. A person with challenging behaviour is not a 'problem' to be fixed and is not doing something 'wrong'. But behaviour is a sign that something isn't working. It shows that there is some unfulfilled need or a problem with communication"(scope.org.uk, 2017.P1)
Eric Erickson's lifespan theory is a good example to show how psychological theories can help understand the causes of challenging behaviours because his theories suggest that development is a lifelong …show more content…
Banduras theory has a social element, stating that individuals can learn or pick up different kinds of behaviours by watching another's express different behaviour. This is known as observational learning.
"According to Albert Bandura, reciprocal determinism is a model composed of three factors that influence behaviour; The environment, the individual, and the behaviour itself. According to this theory, it's suggested than an individual's behaviour influences and is influenced by both the social world and personal characteristics."