Behavioral frames Coursework Example

FRAMES OF REFERENCE Institution Name Frames Of Reference Applied Behavioral frames for Chapter 12 Theoretical Components Summary Focus Behavior modification is a critical approach to working people who have developmental disabilities, mentally handicapped and other psychological conditions like irritable and captivating disorders, and phobias. Theorists Pavlov’s 1927 Function The theory is better since it is gradual and involves fewer changes in the environment of the subject. Disability Disability in this context is the inability to adapt, that is, maladaptive behavior, to the change in the immediate environment. Poor performance on occupation is classified under maladaptive behavior. Change The change is expected to occur gradually through adaptation of new positive behavior. For an effective change, reminders on importance of change must be provided. Motivation The change enforced to occur through motivation and reinforcement. This is by providing the client with cues that act as reminders to change. The motivators may be awards or even verbal praises and approvals. Evaluation Physical assessment of behavior adaptation may be done through observations and checklists in the areas of disability. Definitions of reinforcers and stress management interviews or questionnaires are also evaluation tools. After all, these scores of findings are extracted (Cole & Tufano, 2008). Intervention Guidelines Often it is target behavior specific where strategies are developed to enhance mechanisms for managing the present disability, gradual development of new manner and new skills development. Research The theory is adequately researched for by and implemented by professional therapists Theoretical Components This theory is being applied in the teaching fields, guidance and counseling, and rehabilitation centers among other fields. The first behavioral frame is behavior modification. Improvement of human behavior has been achieved by use of ...