Adaptive Behavior

communication. It has been proven that a child's ability to thrive with others can be it's greatest predictor of adult adaption rather than their intelligence and academic achievements (Hartup 1992). With that being said prosocial and antisocial behaviors can be directly related to different types of social school performance. In a study it showed that kids that were socially adjusted had a greater chance of academic success. In order to achieve these successes they have to be socially…

83-86). • Child’s challenge behavior occurs may because of their lack a set of adaptive social, emotional and behavioural skills. Therefore, “once educators identify which situation and skills are troublesome for these children, it is possible to teach the necessary skills proactively” (Porter, 2016, p. 86-88)…

(CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for moderate to severe depression. The cognitive behavioral approach focuses on identifying negative cognition and provides strategies for changing these cognitions. This method is highly use in children with behavior problems. Interpersonal therapy focuses on improving the interpersonal skills. This therapy helps clients identify and explore social and interpersonal issues that relate to and maintain their depressive symptoms, using strategies such as…

ASD affects and influences development into adulthood. Autism is perceived as a diverse disorder that impacts each individual in various ways (Gustein, Burgess & Montfort, 2007). The impacted areas could include language use, communication, behavior, intelligence, and social skills (Agosta et al., 2004; Eikeseth, Smith, Jahr, & Eldevik, 2007; Magiati & Howlin, 2003; Mohammadzaheri, Koegel, Rezaei, & Bakhshi, 2014; Stahmer, 1995; Vismara & Rogers, 2008). Autism Spectrum Disorder Characteristics…

at school), and environmental factors (e.g., neglectful household). It is likely that Mike is currently experiencing significant emotional distress from his core beliefs and dysfunctional behavior (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking). Symptoms of psychopathology, consisting of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, are the consequence of core beliefs being activated by stressful events (Persons, 2008, pp. 29-31). There are three current situations involving…

diagnosis and understand his team. This is done by observing the conduct of the members not forgetting the causes of poor dynamics such as weak leadership and poor communication. Second, problems should be attended to as quickly as possible. Any uncanny behavior among the members should be addressed through open discussions which will act as a warning to the other members. Additionally, creating a team character helps in motivating workers since all the other members focus on emulating you as…

Because it is human behavior, social sciences will never be like a hard science. In the hard sciences, the theory of relativity is not going to change. In the social sciences, however, we deal with probabilities.…

Moreover, evidences show that Brief Interventions, within a stepped care framework can be an effective first level of treatment that is being offered to alcohol and drugs users (Key-Lambkin et al, 2004). Currently Level 1 evidence (see table 1) is observed supporting the advantages of Screening and BI to reduce use of alcohol amongst individuals drinking in excess of the suggested guidelines. Additionally, psychological intervention such as Screening and BI’s for problems of alcohol generate…

to make positive changes in their behaviors. This approach depends on operant conditioning principle which is a learning process by which a stimulus or antecedent event are introduced to evoke desired response that is immediately followed by a consequent event (i.e., reinforcement or punishment) to increase desired behaviors or decrease undesired one. Moreover, ABA concentrates on improving adaptive behaviors, communication, and language; reduction of behaviors that may negatively affect…

Oral habits such as nail-biting can be harmful practices that act as an adaptive function in acquiring gratification and overcoming nervousness. While nail-biting is automatic, it is practiced by men, women, and children. Although all habits are not bad, besides seeking pleasure, biting the nails can also pose a danger to the individual’s health. In this presentation, I will discuss a bad habit, the role models and who influenced this habit. Also, why I continue this pattern and if any attempts…