SOCSCI 2UB3 Lecture 5: Influence of Cultural Practices
15 Jan 2019
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Behaviour analysis & the influence of cultural practices. Functional contextualism- identify the variables that allow prediction and in uence of the behaviour or action of interest (biglan & hayes, 1996) In uence the incidence and prevalence of individuals, and the actions of groups. Infant-parent programs (like the one at mcmaster children"s hospital) If we generally know what should be provided- nurturing environments, prosociality, free from coercion . Surveillance (ex. track the extent to which families, schools and workplaces minimize punitive practices and promote positive/prosocial practices) Organizational infrastructure (ex. reining in short term selection by consequences that favour unhealthy lifestyle choices) Government policy (ex. focus on prosocial environments) Media (ex. advocacy that can shape opinion) It is widely accepted that the environment shapes behaviour . What would happen if behaviour analysis was applied to protection of. Momentum was gained in the 1970"s and 80"s. Momentum has reduced in the 1990"s and 2000"s.
