psychopen.eu | 2195-7614 Social Learning Conceptualization for Substance Abuse: Implications for Therapeutic Interventions a Theodoros Giovazolias* , Olga Themeli a [a] Department of Psychology, University of Crete, Rethymno, Greece. Abstract Substance misuse and abuse among adolescents and young adults, especially students, remain a significant public health issue, often associated with serious academic, psychological and health problems. Theoretical models of social behaviour emphasize the importance
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essay seeks to define why the Scottish Enlightenment theorists rejected previous attempts at social theory and instead formulated their own social theory. It also seeks to define what was scientific about their approach compared to other theorists who formulated other social theories. Firstly the enlightenment will be defined and previous attempts at social theory outlined. Secondly the theorists social theory will be outlined and finally a discussion of why their approach could be considered scientific
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what makes such studies. The significance of sociological theories should not be underestimated. They give phenomenologically sufficient depictions of how individuals experience different social courses of action in the society. In many occasions of my life, I have applied the social capital theory in many ways. The most recent one was in my education where I developed a good student-teacher relationship. Over the past decades, the theory has become a promising one, especially in analysis. Multiple
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Criminal Theories There is no single definitive answer to what causes crime or an absolute criminological theory. Many ideas have developed, and others have evolved over time to explain criminal behavior. In 1895, Emile Durkheim theorized that crime is normal. He stated that “Crime is present not only in the majority of societies of one particular species but all societies of all types. There is no society that is not confronted with the problem of criminality. Its form changes; the acts thus characterized
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Social Cognitive Theory of Learning Social cognitive theory of learning is a theoretical perspective that focuses on learning by observing others and eventually assuming control over one’s own behavior (Ormrod, 2011, p.323). Social cognitive theory is a perspective that helps us understand about learning by observing other people doing the same thing. This theory is a blend of behaviorism and cognitive psychology (Ormrod, 2011). Behaviorism theory relates to learning as a stimulus- response relationship
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Social exchange theory is a social psychological and sociological perspective that explains social change and stability as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties.An example of social exchange theory can be seen in the interaction of asking someone out on a date. If the person says yes, you have gained a reward and are likely to repeat the interaction by asking that person out again or asking someone else out. On the other hand, if you ask someone out on a date and they reply with “No way
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Underlying Assumption The social control theory developed by Ivan Nye in 1958 discusses how having norms, values and customs prevent juveniles from committing delinquent acts. Structure of Theory Social control theory has four types of control. The first control is direct, which is treatment that is enforced for disobedient behavior by authority (parent or family member) (Parks 2013). An example of direct is a parent or guardian threaten to take away the juvenile’s video games for fighting a classmate
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Summary Social control theory examines the relationship build in society between those who are criminals and non-criminals. Within the social control theory, conflicts are developed between men and woman based on the specific labels and behavior that are placed on them and expected by society. There has been a constant swift change in power within society. Usually men are known for being the providers of the family, while woman are know for being caregivers. Woman are now taking control and are
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him to not exhibit criminal behavior. Harry’s ability to condone to standard social norms became nonexistent when his atmosphere consisted of delinquent criminals. McCord’s sources state that “early-onset delinquents are more likely than later-onset delinquents to be more serious and persistent offenders” (McCord, 2001, p. 68). Harry began his criminal behavior in his adolescents. Without the proper conditions of social norms to counteract the impulses of criminal behavior from peers, this gateway
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put them into the appropriate jobs to meet those needs. This in turn would produce a motivated workforce contributing to economic growth (Nohria, Groysber & Lee, 2008). McClelland developed a concept known as the Three Needs Theory, also known as Human Motivation Theory, Acquired Needs
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