PSYCO282 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Classical Conditioning, Community Psychology, Behaviorism
4 Oct 2017
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Chapter one: introduction to behaviour modification: how is human behaviour defined, what are the defining features of behaviour modification, what are the historical roots of behaviour modification. Defining human behaviour: a person"s actions, behaviours have dimensions, behaviours can be observed, described and recorded, behaviours have an impact on the environment, behaviour is lawful, may be overt or covert. Defining behaviour modification: behaviour modification is the applied science and professional practice concerned with analyzing and modifying human behaviour. Ivan p pavlov (1849-1936: conducted experiments that uncovered the basic process of respondent conditioning; he demonstrated that a reflex (saliva with dog) could be conditioned to a neutral stimulus, edward l thorndike (1874-1949) Developmental disabilities: people with developmental disabilities often have serious behaviours such as self injurious behaviours, aggressive behaviours, and destructive behaviours. Mental illness: b. mod is being used with patients with chronic mental illness to modify such behaviours as daily living skills, social behaviour, treatment compliance, psychotic behaviours, and work skills.
