Adaptive Behavior

The dog in group 2 during the experiment had behaviors that resembled a clinically depressed human being. Learned Hopelessness has expresses similar characteristics to depression. First there was an emotional disturbance (electric shock). This triggered a reluctance to imitate actions and lead to feelings…

Guthrie this could help replace my bad habit of twirling my hair with a different response (Lefrancois, 2012). 2) Chapter 3 in the text (Lefrancois, 2012) explains Hull’s complex hypothetico-deductive system. This system sought to logically explain behavior (output variables) by accounting for observable stimulus variables (input variables) as well as a wide range of conditional variables (intervening variables) (Lefrancois, 2012). After Reading about this system I learned that whether or not…

Applied Behavioural Analysis aims to improve social behaviours by using interventions that are based on the principles of learning theories that have been tested in different experiments using reliable and objective measurements. As we have read the methods used intend to support people with autism, Down syndrome, anxiety disorders, learning disorders and ADHD. ABA is applied in by trying to increase behaviours or social interactions, by learning new life/communications/social skills, by…

Farineau (2016), pointed out the importance of the ecological approach that helps to understand delinquent behaviors of youth in foster care. This article reviewed Brofenbrenner’s ecological theory. The author first introduced the behaviors of youths in foster care, and then provided an overview of the ecological theory. All levels of the system were discussed, and related to youths who are in the foster care. For instance, the author mentioned that the microsystem is the system which the youth…

Briefly describe the essential features of the RNR model and the GLM and analyze their strengths. When reviewing the Risk-Need-Responsivity model (RNR), there are three main principles. These principles are the risk principle, the need principle, and responsibility principle. The risk principle states the treatment plan must match the level of service to the sex offender’s risk to re-offend (Andrews & Bonta, 2007). The need principle states that the psychologist must assess criminogenic needs…

model posits that people are defined by their behaviors. Behaviors are either overt or covert. Overt behaviors involve actions that other people can physically see, such as walking and talking. Covert behaviors cannot be seen by others. They are private behaviors that cannot be directly observed. Although covert behaviors are more difficult to assess, covert behaviors can be inferred from overt behaviors. There are three categories of covert behaviors including cognitions or thoughts, emotions…

Moreover, I will ASSESS the reason why people CONFORM by using MILGRAM’S studies and also gauge MILGRAM’S studies of obedience. Also Iwill DELIBERATE the influence of minority influence on society. I will now need to evaluate weather Milgram’s studies are countenance through the evidence of reasons given for why people obey. Conformity refers to the act of changing of a particular belief or individual’s behaviour involving the pressure of social norms or expectations. “yielding to group…

In Through the Out Door: A Rebellion Against Societal Expectations As a teenager it seems an expectation that I venture through a phase of discontent and insubordination of my way to adulthood. It is anticipated that I will become a nuisance to my parents and other authority figures, predicted that I will develop an arrogant attitude and presumed that I will focus all of my built up aggression and other hormonally imbalanced emotions on spontaneous, destructive acts of rebellion, self-proclaimed…

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of every 68 children born will be diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Common characteristics of autism are “difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors” (“What is Autism”). Every individual diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder is uniquely affected. One child with autism might be slow to communicate while another child with autism could be completely nonverbal. Technology is…

The Effect of Empowerment-Educational Intervention based on Freire‘s Model on Women‘s Stress Management Background: Almost, the importance of women’s health issues has been known , as well as their mental health, this study examined the effect of the Empowerment-Educational Intervention (EEI) based on Freire’s model on women’s stress management. Method: This is a quasi-experimental study with a control group that was conducted in at least 8 sessions in an experimental group. Participants in…