Adaptive Behavior

Functionalism. Many feel that these two are plausible in that they are two sides of the same coin in that one relies on observable behaviors to describe actions but the other relies on mental states as causal roles for other mental states and actions. I chose these two as the most plausible because I feel that they could both be very plausible ways to look at and explain behavior in humans and animals. Through much explanation and analysis we will begin to a form a conclusion to which one is the…

Behaviors may be attributed to the child's desire for attention; alone/sensory/non-social time; a tangible item, such as food (Matson, Sipes, Horovitz, & Worley, 2011); or even more likely, frustration over the inability to express himself or herself to be understood. A better understanding of the function of an individual child's behavior during hospitalization could contribute to effective care planning and interventions…

males just misbehave at a higher rate than other demographic groups, but research has sought to identify whether the high incarceration rates of ethnic minority youth, compared with the rates of White youth, are due to their higher rates of illegal behavior or due to institutional practices such as patterns in…

functions) that produce certain behaviors (Bryant, Thompson, & Finklea, p. 57, 2013). My definition of Social Cognitive Theory is the study as well as analysis of the human brain on how certain behaviors happen. In chapter four of the textbook, we read about this theory. One main idea that I found interesting was that people react differently in different situations, and scholars think that the interaction between a person and a situation produces a particular behavior (Bryant, et al, p. 57). …

every aspect. What is normal to others, is not normal for children that have autism. Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder that includes social interaction and developmental language, communication skills are combined with rigid repetitive behaviors (WebMd). Autism is a fairly common disease 1 in 68 children are affected by it. However, it affects more boys then it does girls (Autism Speaks). There is no specific cause for autism, just like there is no one type of autism. Scientists…

is done through modification of the patient’s ability to re-assess and analyze current patterns of thinking, emotional reactions and behavior (Antshel et al., 2012). Ultimately, this form of therapy aims to promote rational or logical analysis of thoughts and circumstantial triggers, and to understand the consequences they have in the patient’s thinking and behavior (Antshel et al., 2012). The positive outcomes of CBT have been consistently reported in the literature. Empirical data supports the…

ABA and TEACCH Autism is a developmental disorder with no cure, but there are interventional treatments available for autistic children that family can use. Two of the most widely known comprehensive intervention models is “Applied Behaviour Analysis” (ABA) and “Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children” (TEACCH). These two interventions are broadly requested and implemented in schools, educators, service providers, and parents (Callahan, et.al. 2009).…

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to heal, grow new connections and reorganize in order to adapt to an environment. In early life, environmental factors are crucial to brain development because the brain is acutely sensitive to the world around it. Rosenzweig’s research supports that the habitat in which a rat lives in affects its neuroplasticity. In Spitz’s research, it is evident that a mother's presence in a child’s life is crucial to brain development. Harlow’s research may suggest that…

Behaviorism. Behaviorism focuses on tangible and evident information rather than introspection to gain knowledge about something. The opposition to mental feelings and other internal states is what Watson believed gives humans the ability to control behavior. The original definition of psychology, the study of the human mind and its functions, takes on a different viewpoint that focuses on describing experiences. Watson, however, believed that to focus on personal experiences is extremely…

The article “Spying on brains in action” is about using different tools on the brains of animals and humans. Scientists have made three new tools that can help study the brain. These tools are helpful because they can show what happens in the brain even when humans and animals are moving. In order to get a good picture of the brain, people and animals need to stay still. With the help of these new tools, scientists can learn more about the living brain. Elizabeth Hillman is a biomedical engineer…