...behavior. The first thing to do is to do an informal observation. This will help the teacher to figure out when and how often this behavior happens and if it is a challenging behavior. After the teachers dose her informal observation then she will enlist help from others to do a functional assessment. “This will provide the teacher with the information for a positive behavior support plan”(Kasier & Rasminsky, 2013). With the convene team in place which is made up of family, teachers, principle and anyone else that has been part of the child’s surroundings, with all that information, now the team can work out an effective support plan for the child. In our text on page 201 gives an outline on Steps for Success, “which are steps for performing a functional assessment and creating an individualized positive behavioral support plan for a child with a challenging behavior” (Kasier & Rasminsky, 2013). * Create and convene a team. * Identify the problem behavior(s). * Identify the function(s) of the behavior(s). * Design a behavior support plan. * Implement and monitor the plan. * Evaluate the outcomes. Next the teacher would follow with the A-B-C analysis. The A stands for antecedents, which is the events that happened before the...
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...Helping Cameron: Stress and Learning Cynthia Brough PS200 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology April 1, 2014 Professor Deborah Eastwood Helping Cameron: Stress and Learning Cameron is a 15 year old boy who has been referred due to his problem of being distracted in class. On top of being diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), he is also dealing with the issue of his parents impending divorce. He does not display any signs or symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) but has been noticeably distracted during group sessions lately. Because of his diagnosis of ODD it will be important to attend to Cameron’s issues within more limited constraints of any behavioral changes due to his possible inability to tolerate overstimulation with more aggressive tactics. ODD is a consistent pattern of outbursts, fighting, and angry or unruly behavior toward authority figures. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2012). There are proven techniques that can be used to help Cameron with his ODD, which can help him in many different aspects of his life, including dealing with the issue of his parent’s divorce and getting him back on track in school. Some of the techniques that can be used are; (1) determining what if any underlying disorders Cameron may be suffering from, (2) helping the parents to adjust the way that they are currently parenting and/or disciplining him, (3) offer training in social and emotional proficiencies as well as life skills guidance and preparation...
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...Cognitive behavioral therapy with children builds on behavioral therapy techniques while working to modify a child’s thought and feelings (Mask, 2002). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Children video was dealing with a child that became rebellious, bossy, outburst and would fight her brother. I believe that Nicole became defiant after her mother and her stop having mother and daughter time. Nicole and her mother use to go to the mall or have tea time together but I guess it stopped because her mom had to deal with the problems that that her son was having or because she was working a lot. I feel like Nicole problem was Oppositional Defiant because she became rebellious and bossy. Oppositional Defiant is characterized by a pattern of disobedient...
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...Critique of a Scholarly Journal Fields, Barry (2012) Getting the balance right: The challenge of balancing praise and correction for early school years children who exhibit oppositional and defiant behaviour. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 37(4), 24-29. Topic/Purpose: The purpose of this article was to investigate how schools that have implemented a School Wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS) approach are balancing praise and correction for early school years children who exhibit oppositional defiant behavior (ODB). The author’s hypothesis is that the students that display ODB would have greater opportunities for praise and reward when exhibiting appropriate behavior given the SWPBS environment. Main Ideas/Concerns: With more children in early childcare settings exhibiting oppositional defiant behavior it becomes more challenging to create a nurturing and supportive learning environment. Early intervention is more than likely to yield a positive outcome for many developmental problems. Behavior improvement interventions have been found to be more effective when implemented across multiple settings. For pre-school and early childhood students, the most important settings for those interventions are the home and school (or childcare center). However the number of parents that incorporate any level of intervention in the home setting is unknown. Traditionally schools have focused...
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...Bailey, L. (2009). Cognitive and Behavioral Learning Theories. Retrieved from http://www.freepsychologyarticles.com/cognitive-and-behavioral-learning-theories.html This article takes the approach of viewing behavioral psychology as an examination of human behavior. The article provides an explanation of cognitive theory to be a process within the individual and is based upon the idea of learning, which is a result of related experiences, perception, memory, and overly verbal thinking. The article mentions several other theories, such as information processing theory, schema theory, and situated cognition theory. Cherry, K. (n.d.). Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches. Retrieved from http://www.netplaces.com/psychology/psychotherapy-and-other-approaches-to-treatment/cognitive-behavioral-approaches.htm This article focuses on behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy, both provide a focus on the "here and now" approach. The article informs the reader how both therapies "want to get right to the point" and figure out the behaviors or issues that may be causing discontent and harm to the individual. The article provides an excellent definition of cognitive therapy, which is a thought process to provide to an individual so he or she can "head-off" the problems or issues before it has a chance to affect the client(s). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.paloaltotherapy.com/about-counseling/cognitive-behavioral-therapy/ Cognitive...
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...Koelndorfer Have you ever sat and wondered why a child has trouble sitting still or focusing on what you are saying as well as not being able to follow direction as well as you want them too? There are many children that are diagnosed with ADHD also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which is a chronic condition that includes attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. ADHD affects children and adolescents and can follow them into adulthood as well. It is estimated that 3% to 5% of children are diagnosed with this and 8% to 10% are diagnosed as a school aged child for example kindergarten and up. (WebMD) There are symptoms in which can be noticed and seen as out of range and not normal for their age range such as, distracted easily, unable to follow directions, does not have the ability to focus for long periods of time, fidgets with hands and cannot sit still, loses personal items, always on the go such as running or climbing on items. There are other symptoms such as not being able to concentrate or becoming bored with academics in a short period of time, and as well a social factor that can make it difficult to be involved with peers. Children that are most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD can be as young as 5 and up there is not a certain age limit that one can be tested but waiting until a child has the ability to interact and there is a correct assessment done will have the best results. For a child to be diagnosed with ADHD the symptoms must...
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...Abstract Children and adolescents who engage in and antisocial behaviors repeatedly, exhibit a persistent pattern of antisocial behavior that significantly impairs everyday functioning in the contexts of the school, home and the community. Preventing and treating aggressive behaviors in children and youth encompasses a combination of cognitive, behavioral interventions, and parental training and increased school involvement and is targeted to the reduction of dysfunctional cognitive, behavioral, and problem-solving patterns of aggressive youths. Keywords: aggression, antisocial behavior, children, adolescence, conduct disorders, behavioral problems, development and intervention. Introduction The display of aggressive behaviors by children and youths in Trinidad and Tobago is one of the most pressing concerns facing parents and teachers today. As a result, students with significant behavioral concerns or educational disabilities are clustered together into alternative educational programs. As a result, increased inclusion of disturbed and socially maladjusted students, including those with histories of aggression and violence, is related to an overall increase in school aggression and violence. Aggressive antisocial behavior appears to be a developmental trait that begins early in life and often continues into adolescence and adulthood. For many youths, stable manifestations of antisocial behavior begin as early as pre-elementary school (Emond, Ormel, Veenstra, & Oldehinkel...
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...Abstract Juvenile Delinquents are also known as youth crime. Juvenile Delinquency is an illegal behavior by a minor under the age of 18. There have been many studies on families with children that commit crimes. If juvenile crimes not prevented at an adolescent age, these children are more than likely going to become greater criminals when they are adults. It has been proven that intervention at an early will more likely prevent the child from committing at an adult age. If a child proceeds in criminal activity they are likely to become violent not only to themselves but to innocent people in their destructive path. Juvenile crimes do not affect just one race. It doesn’t have a sexual preference either. Young men are though known to be more aggressive than young woman. Younger siblings of older siblings are also at risk for crimes because they will follow in their footsteps. There is known preventative actions for children that start to show signs in behavioral actions. Causes of Juvenile Delinquents There are many reasons why young children become juvenile delinquents. For instance, fetal substance exposure, prenatal difficulties, an abusive and violent families are all factors of poor executive functioning. Poor parent supervision, criminal parents, low intelligence, and low educational attainment are other frequent precursors. Early onset antisocial behavior has more severe outcomes than antisocial behaviors that occur later on and...
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...and indirect forms of violence at home. The independent variables are domestic violence and child abuse. The dependent variable is externalizing symptoms. The study was conducted with 532 students (49.7% boys, 50.3% girls) recruited from five different middle schools in Rome, Italy and its surrounding areas. Their ages ranged from 9 to 15 years of age. In this study indirect exposure is defined as exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV), perpetrated by either the mother or the father toward the parent. Direct exposure is defined as direct abuse towards the child from the mother or father, and it could be physical, psychological, or sexual in nature. Results from this study revealed that exposure to domestic violence and direct parental abuse is a widespread experience. Externalizing behavior was measured with a 33-item subscale of the Italian version of the Original Behavioral Check List, Youth Self-Report Scale. Preadolescents’ exposure to parental violence was measured with a modified version of the Conflict Tactic Scale adapted for Italian youngsters by Baldry. To measure mother and father abuse against the child, participants had to answer four different questions for each parent. Externalizing problems were found to be significantly associated with parental abuse, indicating that children who are abused are likely to become aggressive or even involved in other defiant activities. The strength of the study is the separation of the mother-to-father violence...
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...reflect, change, and implement other strategies/methods in order for him to coexist in our classroom. As I write this about student M, I have just come from having a very tough day with another student that we are currently looking into trying the same strategies. I say this because I am a person who reflects daily on the happenings of the day and put myself through the “could of, should of, would of” scenario. As never having done a case study, I hope to show that by just being true, fair, and realistic to a vision; one can try their best to better themselves as well as the classroom they are in charge of. As I started researching this I found Maslow’s theory that states, “Unproductive behavior is not viewed as an indication of a bad child but rather as a reaction to the frustration of one’s basic needs not being met.” Student M came to first grade after a very traumatic kindergarten experience. I was able to observe this and at times thought “What am I going to do next year?” M comes from a background of mom and dad both being incarcerated last year and being “raised” by Spanish speaking grandma. I saw him throw fits, tantrums, yell, scream, and run from his room last year. Many people tried to help M develop coping skills. He often shut down and was sent to the office because he was a disruption to the rest of the class. Being a small school, I knew that I would be the one and only first grade this year and wondered how can I make a difference? I started the...
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...Just as a normal child you suffer from enough through experiences of your environment and the people you interact with. Now imagine living life with an anxiety disorder and your everyday hardships. Disorders make life much harder, and finding ways to cope are even harder. Scientists have done studies to show that not only does the child’s school environment affect their level of anxiety but so does the parent to child relationship. Is it up to the child figuring their own mechanisms or should their parents be more involved? Introduction A group of scientists wanted to focus on the parent’s latency control and reinforcement of a child’s anxious behavior. Research has shown that parents encourage avoidance in anxious situations and that parents and children together shapes ways to reinforce a child’s anxiety. (Aschenbrand, S. G., & Kendall, P. C. 2012). Gathered information from other studies has shown that when parents express their fears and show anxious behavior, children will also express those same emotions. Parents dealing with anxious children are more likely to expect their children to be avoidant, to have poor coping abilities, and less likely to succeed (Aschenbrand, S. G., & Kendall, P. C. 2012). Although this is a tough time for both the parent and child, researchers have found some methods that can help the child when dealing with anxious situations. Finding ways to cope rather than using a seeking safety behavior can help the child when confronted...
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...Adolescent Development Case Study Tanya Johnson Psychology 600 7/6/2015 Tera Duncan Abstract Adolescence refers to teenage years leading up to the individual makes the conversion to early adulthood. In this stage of development, many changes occur, physically, mentally and emotionally. They do not always understand why they are faced with these modifications. In this time, individuals experience many situations which appear confusing, as well as they discover a lot of things. Some adolescence adapts well and accepts the changes. Other adolescence, tend to rebel and not desire to accept responsibility. In this stage, adolescence is faced with experiences such as peer pressure, and other social issues, which challenge their self-identity and independence. These issues can be very trying to youth. These individuals are presented with tough issues are drugs, alcohol, sexuality, etc., which they have to make complex choices about. In a lot of cases exposure to these issues are much unexpected to youth. Matters of romantic relationships, peer interactions and the exterior appearance are items which become important during the voyage from teen to early adulthood. Adolescent Development Case Study During adolescent development, youth cultivate to demonstrate the capability to: comprehend intellectual thinking. In school they advance to higher learning. The develop morals and apply it to their daily lives. They receive responsibilities and begin to understand their...
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...“Effects of Violent Video Games and Media on Aggressive Behavior” Gabin ,Pauline Palma, Keirsha Jhoanne J. Perona, Jerril A. Ramirez, Ma. Bernadette Riverside College Inc. Computer 2: Internet Research January 9, 2015 RESEARCH PAPER APPROVAL In partial fulfilment of the requirements for Computer 2 - Internet Research, this research paper entitled “Effects of Violent Video Games and Media on Aggressive Behavior” with the following subtitles: 1. What are the elements that provoke the child to take interest in violent media and games? 2. Does playing and watching anything remotely violent really affect a child’s behavior? 3. What is the behavioral result if the child is exposed to violent entertainment? 4. In what aspects can a child be able to stop his aggressive behavior? 5. What measures does the media industry have to do in order to put a stop to this? Has been prepared and submitted by Perona, Jerril A. Palma, Keirsha J. Gabin, Pauline C. Ramirez, Bernadette G. APPROVED BY: Mrs. Maritess Pomada January 9, 2015Coordinator, Psychology Department | Introduction “Effects of Violent Video Games and Media on Aggressive Behavior” It’s not a new issue – in the 1950s, psychiatrist Fredric Wertham wrote a book called “Seduction of the Innocent”, which claimed that comic books were unnecessarily exposing children to violence and causing them to become delinquent. Although Wertham’s methods...
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...Programmatic Assessment: Treatment of Conduct Disorder Jasmine Collins CCMH 551 October 30, 2014 Jane Winslow MA LMFT Programmatic Assessment: Treatment of Conduct Disorder The author currently works with adolescents in a level 14, locked down group home facility. Her experience has been working with clients with various mental illnesses and the majority of the population display danger to self and danger to others behaviors. Many of her clients display conduct disorders as a result of their severe neglect and abuse they suffered as a child. Her clients who have Conduct Disorders do not respect authority, have little regard for others, and breaks major rules; they also exhibit aggressive behaviors that threaten physical violence, theft, property damage, or attempting to run away. Often times their continued AWOL behaviors and being a flight risk is what gets them place in a level 14 facility. A client with a Conduct Disorder is often times resentful and short-tempered. The basis of Conduct Disorder is a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Treatment plans should include behavior therapy with the client, family therapy, if they family is involved and medication support from a psychiatrist. In this paper the author will discuss treatment and intervention strategies to work with people who have this disorder. In addition, the author will describe the theoretical basis for the approaches, present how the counselor would work individually with...
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...simply a question about lack of money and resources, or is poverty instead, a lack of liberty, hope, understanding etc.? Does your economically resources mean that much? Utterly doesn’t money tell anything about how you behave towards other beings? When people look down on their neighbor just because they know the person is not able to afford certain things, which for them seems strange, they do not behave humanly. Poverty is somehow a state of mind. If you yourself, think that you are rich, you are rich, and converted if you think you are poor you are poor. Your fellow human being cannot cure your own thoughts of yourself feeling poor. The only solution on problems, which you are dealing with, is yourself and the way that you are thinking. Furthermore does social heritage have an influence on how a child is behaving? In the essay “Poverty is a state of mind” written by Bernard Hare, we are told about this principal character who has been born into poverty in 1958. It is quite early revealed that his parents are getting low wages – but in spite of the lack of money, they are able to afford the most basic necessities of life. The society is described as a peaceful society where hospitality is huge part. Though he has an idea that they are poor, he explains that his life was filled with warmth, love, shelter etc. The main character is described as a ragged and bolshy boy, with an inquisitive mind. In this example the author uses a contrast between the main character and the other...
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