Verbal Behavior

Matilda This paper provides an analysis of the film Matilda (DeVito et al., 2005) using developmental psychology. An overview of the movie will be provided for context, followed by an introduction to the developmental themes addressed. This paper will also connect these developmental themes to developmental theories. Through providing an understanding of developmental themes and theories, counseling goals and interventions will be developed for a particular character in the film. Finally, there…

o Fritz Redl and William Wattenberg believe that behavior is shaped when a student is in a group versus individually. When they are in a group, they are more likely to misbehave due to group dynamics and the environment around them. This can be due to peer pressure and just the act of being with a friend. You are more likely to talk to them. They believe that teachers should not use punishment very often and in a pleasant way, but use positive and encouraging words and ideas to help the student…

themselves. And more specific law should be set up against cyberbullying. Definition Cyberbullying refers to the use of modern tools to intentionally inflict harm on an individual or group, especially among students. It can be overt or covert bullying behaviors using digital technologies, including hardware such as computers and…

Autism reflects reduced or no development of verbal or communicative social behavior in children. Though the motor and other developments are quite appropriate, lack of coordination in these movements may be visible. Various hypothesis and studies have been carried out in an attempt to understand exact patho-physiology of autism. But almost all studies point to the fact that disruption in the early fetal brain development results in autistic behavior. What signs and symptoms are observed in…

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…

communication. It has been proven that a child's ability to thrive with others can be it's greatest predictor of adult adaption rather than their intelligence and academic achievements (Hartup 1992). With that being said prosocial and antisocial behaviors can be directly related to different types of social school performance. In a study it showed that kids that were socially adjusted had a greater chance of academic success. In order to achieve these successes they have to be socially…

developmental disabilities is often a learned behavior that achieves a desired outcome (Bronsan & Healy, 2011). The definition of aggression must be customized to the individual displaying the behavior. In the instance of physical aggression, for one individual the operational definition may be described as punching another person with a closed fist. Whereas the operational definition for another may be slapping another person with an open hand. Aggression can also be verbal and not physical in…

There are multiple interventions and approaches available to be implemented in the elementary general education classroom. In order to promote a child’s success, collaboration between the community, teachers, and parents is essential. Often children are able to receive services from different avenues, but one of the most common areas is the general classroom. Teachers are able to implement these strategies within their current curriculum in order to support the child’s academic, behavioral,…

social constructivism is based on the knowledge one obtains about reality, objects, cultural references, etc. through the verbal and potentially non-verbal social interactions with others, it could potentially affect those who could who have a communication disability and cannot communicate normally. This disadvantage could lead to a cultural gap between those who cannot verbal interact with individuals who can and could alter their knowledge and perceptions of reality. Another researcher as…

“develops alternative behaviors that are sensitive to the EOs that maintain the problem behavior” (Cooper et al., p.497); EOs are establishing operations and FCT does not seek to change EOs. FCT uses differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) because FCT interventions help the participant to create an alternative form of communication as an antecedent to the previous problem behavior. The DRA of communication provides the reinforcer that has maintained the problem behavior…