Positive behavior support

theory advocates that learning is a process where participation in socially mediated activities is essential. This theory argues that social interaction precedes development, consciousness and cognition are the end product of socialization and social behavior. Vygotsky’s theory is one of the foundations of constructivism. (Vygotsky, 1978) According to Vygotsky (1978 cited Lantolf 2000) the sociocultural environment presents the child with a variety of task as well as engages the child in his…

From the work of psychiatrist Aaron Beck cognitive- behavior treatment was developed. Cognitive-behavioral theories all share the same assumption “human behavior is based on what we think and believe” (Early,2017). Cognitive-behavior therapy helps the person change negative cognitions, understand cognition, with this process it brings change to behavior (Early,2017). The theory of cognitive behavior relates to the patient Jim because, he possesses the symptoms of shyness from boyhood. His…

studied the reasoning behind our obsession with Hollywood. I discovered that I needed to make my points broader to include society’s obsession in order to have sufficient research to support my thesis.…

Solomon E. Asch’s (1955) experiment on conformity to social pressure puts perspective on how the views of a majority and/or experts can transform the opinion of an individual. Social influences shape every person and that is demonstrated in Asch’s study. The study could be the explanation for numerous social phenomenon’s such as “the spread of opinion to the following of crowds and the following of leaders” (Asch, 1955). His study focuses on the generalised idea that individuals will conform…

view their environment and experiences in a more positive light. Cognitive Theory The second presentation focused on Cognitive Theory. The therapist in this theory address the negative thought process of the client and through ongoing assessment, as well as exercises that help the client alter their thought processes. The client in theory learns to engage alternative thoughts and assess the real meanings behind their negative thoughts and behaviors.…

“The social worker’s role, from a school perspective, entails reducing barriers which impede student learning and academic achievement. Furthermore, according to the literature understanding the school's culture, hierarchy, and how the social worker fits into their role is vital to performing efficiently.” Understanding the many functions, the school social workers must play within the school setting is imperative to implementing interventions that best meet the needs of the student, faculty,…

Temple Grandin is known today as an advocate for autistic people everywhere. As an autistic person herself, she was diagnosed with autism at an early age of four. However, she was able to overcome her autism through many supports from her family, peers, and mentors. She now holds a degree in animal science, designing ethical slaughterhouses that animals such as cattle, pigs, and chickens, by making use of her autistic mind. She originally wrote the essay “Seeing in Beautiful, Precise Pictures”…

to recognize who he was, who he was living with, how old he was, and the support system he had in order to fully understand. In every one of Sam’s situations, the court system did not think about any environment other than the one that he currently lived in. They did not mention the old house he lived in once after he moved, they just considered the context that he was living in currently and how that would affect his behavior (DeLuca et al. & Nelson,…

“The Perils of Obedience” written by Stanley Milgram and “Review of Stanley Milgram’s Experiments on Obedience” written by Diana Baumrind are both intriguing articles about Stanley Milgram’s experiments on obedience. Diana Baumrind believes that Stanley Milgram failed at his experiences on obedience rather than succeeded. Stanley Milgram believed that he succeeded on his experiments if an authority figure tells the test subject to do something then the test subject will. “Stanley Milgram…

a mountain of decisions that can shape people’s lives for either the better or the worse. Children are told the importance of standing out from their peers and to be themselves, yet Children tend to assimilate to their peers ideas, customs, and behaviors. Some may argue that assimilation is outgrown as those children reach adulthood, but sadly that is not the case. The 1994 classic film “Quiz Show,” follows the journey of different players deciding to be unlawful and follow the money, or to…