Behavior modification

Pavlov and B. F. Skinner. The theory of classical conditioning by Pavlov explains that we develop a new behavior based on the association we make with the things we interact with, for example; when a child has a painful experience at the dentist he is going to exhibit certain behavior when he comes back for a second visit. In other words, the child responds to a stimulus by exhibiting certain behaviors such as aggressiveness, cry, fear, stress, and anxiety. On the other hand, Skinner argues…

Social interaction and Structural-function Theory works hand in hand in molding a society to become what it is, starting out between two people and affecting the complex society as a whole. According to Pam Nugent “Social Interaction is a process of reciprocal stimulation or response between 2 people. It develops competition, interaction, influences social roles and status and people for social relationships.” The 2 concepts that will be described are Status and Roles. It is very important for…

What are some of the main causes of tension between family members? Are the causes related to societal expectations, cultural expectations, or personal pride? Or maybe it is a combination of all of these causes? How these external and internal conflicts can affect the relationship among family members is noticeable in the short stories, “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut and “The Rules of the Game” by Amy Tan. In both, “Harrison Bergeron,” and “The Rules of the Game,” the impact of these…

Randall Collins’ piece, “Interaction Ritual Theory,” draws on the works of Erving Goffman and Émile Durkheim. He presents a theory of social interaction on the basis of the emotions and rituals that they bring. Interaction ritual theory explains that interactions either produce or exhaust “emotional energy” which is “what individuals seek” (Collins, 2004, p. 604, 606). Collins states that, “everyday life is the experience of moving through a chain of interaction rituals, changing up some symbols…

influence by Agents of Socialization The theory of looking glass self was developed by Charles H. Cooley in 1902. In this theory, Cooley explains how the people around us affect living behaviors. In this regard, the theory of looking glass self can be used to explain the desire of Antonio to change his bullying behavior. According to Cooley, when an individual identifies what other people think about him/her, it may bring about feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. In this regard, an…

There are various roles that people take on in groups. Different members have different degrees of power. This can affect groups in positive and negative ways. Power is best described as an individual’s ability to do something about change, referring to strength, control, domination and influence. Being a leader means having the ability to lead a group of people towards a goal by inspiring and being motivational. The two leaders John Howard and Elle Johnson Sirleaf have a legitimate power which…

Place According to T. Cresswell in “Place” stated about the place refer to location, locale, and sense of the place. Location is an absolute in the space with a specific set of coordinated and measurable distance from other sets of location, but the locale is material setting for social interaction, and send of place refers to feelings and emotions with that place. When people used space for living, space become a place. Reading about the place was very informative and easy to understand,…

Theories are ideas from which one seeks to understand social work, clients, environment mental factors and how they are interconnected. Theories lay the groundwork to understand human nature, one’s experiences, perceptions, feelings, thinking and behaviors. Theories give practitioners something to build on and allows them to shift perceptions and thinking. Practitioners are able to work objectively through the client’s experiences versus the practitioner’s own understanding. Systems…

When does a passion become an obsession? Passion and obsession are created inside and show in outward activity or interest, which can give reason and guidance. Passions and obsessions when clashed cause individuals to go out on a limb, and venture outside of traditional standards to accomplish what they want. In particular, passion and obsession consumes inside us regardless of outward consolation or intrinsic rewards. This can prompt what society sees to be subversive or defiant conduct,…

“Reputation”, can be considered as a social term. The concept of reputation is made up of two major elements; the first is the person and how much does he work to gain a good reputation among the people in the society. The second element is the social criteria which the members of the society use to judge the reputation of any one in the society. In this essay I will discuss the reputation of one of the famous divas; Madonna Louise, the most famous pop American singer, she has got the title of…