Behaviorism

Module 1 Reflection This learning theory activity reflects on how four main learning theories are interrelated and drive a variety of approaches used within special education and, more specifically, effective teaching practices. A Venn diagram was used to produce the interrelationship of the concepts of the Applied Behavioral Analysis, the Cognitive Strategy Instruction, the Schema Theory, and the Social Cultural Theory. This Venn diagram is broken down to four sets having thirteen places…

Effectiveness of “Time-Out” as a “Punishment” for Children “Time-out” is a disciplinary technique that has been used by parents for many generations. Time-out is one of many forms of punishment that King (2008) defines as a consequence that decreases the likelihood that a behavior will occur. I strongly agree with Zolten and Long (2006), the authors of “Time-Out as a Discipline Technique”, that time- out can be a very effective form of punishment in decreasing various problem behaviors seen in…

The statement “Genie is living proof of human resiliency” is true because she survived everything she went through. Genie lived in in nearly total isolation until she was 13. She spent most of her time naked, retrained to a potty seat only being able to move her hands and feet day after day. The article states, “At night she was put into a straightjacket and caged in a crib that had wire mesh sides and an overhead.” She also wasn’t fed a lot weighing only 59 pounds. Genie overcoming all of this…

1) I do believe that learning a new behavior are strictly rooted through classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning and not paired with one another. The way I have interpreted this course is that when a behavior is learned and is measurable in some way, it can be broken down into a fundamental learning process. The argument that I would make is that if there were to be more than one behavior change apparent after an incident, whether it be natural causes, deliberate…

Studies reveal how survival after life threatening events is higher for people who have pets than in homes with no pets(DelMonte,23). What DelMonte means by this is that a person who happens to have pets has a slightly better survival rate. There are thousands of people in this world who just happen to be pet owners. There are also people who have the love for animals but have none whatsoever. People go to school and take up a profession working with animals and that is great too. There are lots…

2. A preschooler is disruptive during naptime. She talks to and disturbs the other children near her. • Parenting Strategy? o Environmental guidance/redirection • Whose problem is it? (2 points) o This problem is for the teachers because the child is not cooperating with the rules. Additionally, it’s a problem for the other children near her because they cannot nap when she is being disruptive. • What is the child’s goal for misbehavior? (3 points) o The goal for misbehavior is attention.…

Michael responds well to the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Support and Interventions) plan. Within the plan the positive reinforcement that Michael responds well to are video game time with friends, tangible rewards and praise. Michael enjoys playful dialogue with teachers and this lighthearted interaction can help divert him into a positive mood. Michael displays different social reactions in the classroom on a daily basis. At times, he will interact with peers and participate in groups, but at…

Program. The Finding the Missing Piece Program is created to help families that are struggling with managing a family due to a child being diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. The program will consist of psycho-educational of ASD, and parent management training for parents and/or caregivers. In addition to a social skills group for children with ASD. The program will be every Monday from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. starting May 2 - December 26, 2016, at Northwest Journey located in Wausau,…

Review and Critique of Positive Behaviour Support Model Since the 1980s researchers have discussed the effectiveness of positive behaviour intervention model for students and schools (Sugai & Simonsen, 2012). Journal articles and other literature discussing Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (PBIS) began to emerge from a framework devised by Sugai and Horner. The University of Oregon began publishing results about the effectiveness of a school-wide behavioural management approach and…

MRI scanning shows damage to the hippocampus and some of the frontal regions. His ability to perceive what he saw and heard was unimpaired. But he did not seem to be able to retain any impression of anything for more than a few blink. In he did blink, his eyelids parted to reveal a new scene. In Clive’s case, the virus damaged his brain. It damaged the hippocampus, which play a major role in the handling of long-term memory formation. Additionally he sustained marginal damage to the…