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with autism and DS, specifically to aid them physically, mentally, and emotionally. Autism is a brain-based condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficult in communicating, forming relationships with other people, repetitive behaviors and in using language and abstract concepts. People with autism are not easily distinguishable when looked at physically, instead people with autism may communicate, behave,…

transgressions). People experience social interactions in their daily lives which influence their opinions and behavior in terms of purchasing decision and consumption (Lazarus, 1991). The intensity of individuals’ emotional affiliation with other people can amplify the social influence (Dunn, 2004). Therefore, Linke (2012) proposes that the same transgression can…

As human beings, we possess the power to express ourselves in diversified ways. Since we live in environments that require socialization, our senses of making social cue are more active. Our motives of adopting social cue to express ourselves could be verbal or non-verbal, and this is done by the fashion we send signals through body languages and expressions. These expressions can be facial, gestural, or the way we portray ourselves in different situations. It is evident that individuals utilize…

The scientific basis for the use of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with adolescents and adults with mood or adjustment problems is extensive and diverse. In fact, CBT is one of the most widely used non-pharmacologic treatments for individuals with mental and emotional disorders, especially depression, and its use with individuals with autism spectrum disorders is growing. CBT focuses on replacing negative or ineffective patterns of thought and behavior with structured strategies that are…

to understand human behavior, social workers must give consideration to the communities in which the people live. Individual behavior is influenced by the interactions which takes place between the micro, macro and macro systems found within these particular settings. The interrelatedness among these social systems provides social workers with a variety of tools for improving the many exchanges which occur between the individuals and the social systems. Since human behavior does not exist in a…

theory of planned behavior (TPB) throughout an analysis and critique. Icek Ajzen is a theorist who developed this theory (Werner, 2004). The scope and purpose of this theory are prediction and explanation human behavior in specific contexts (Ajzen, 1991). The main concepts of TPB concentrated on behavior beliefs, normative beliefs, control beliefs, attitude toward the behavior, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control that resulted in intention and deliberate behavior (Ajzen, 1985). …

most common groups of childhood mental health problems . Externalizing behavior problems refers to a grouping of behavior problems that are manifested in children’s outward behavior and reflect the child negatively acting on the external environment(1)(2) (Campbell, Shaw, & Gilliom, 2000; Eisenberg et al., 2001)3. In the research literature, these externalizing disorders consist of disruptive, hyperactive, and aggressive behaviors(3) (Hinshaw, 1987)4 Conduct problem in children is a form of…

aggression. Martins and Wilson conducted researches regarding this very topic and present their findings in an article. The article outlines, defines, and determines the correlations between exposure to aggressive television programs and aggressive behavior. The significance of this study influences the way to cultivate our children and diminishes aggression in school by controlling exposure to television programs that are high in aggressive contents. The article defines social aggression as…

A major question that has plagued the field of abnormal behavior is, what are the criteria for abnormal behavior (or psychopathology, mental illness, or a similar term)? Perhaps a clue to the answer can be seen in the medical profession, that can diagnose physical illness or disease fairly accurately. In the history of developing successful diagnostic procedures in medicine, a primary prerequisite has been a fairly precise knowledge of what constitutes normal anatomy and physiological…

Introduction Many studies explain that children who are exposed to family violence are more susceptible to being violent when they grow up. But what about the portion of children who are exposed to family violence but do not grow up to be violent? What distinguishes these two groups of children apart? This is the same concept as children who has divorced parents. It is statistically proven that children who has divorced parents are more likely to get divorced themselves. But of course, human…