PSY 4 E 03: THERAPEUTIC
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES - II
UNIT–I: Behaviouristic Perspective
TOPIC: MODELING TECHNIQUES AND
CLINICAL CONDITIONS
, MODELING TECHNIQUES AND CLINICAL
CONDITIONS
Modeling is a method used in certain cognitive-behavioral techniques
of psychotherapy whereby the client learns by imitation alone, without
any specific verbal direction by the therapist,
Definition
Modeling, which is also called observational learning or imitation, is a
behaviorally based procedure that involves the use of live or symbolic
models to demonstrate a particular behavior, thought, or attitude that a
client may want to acquire or change. Modeling is sometimes called
vicarious learning, because the client need not actually perform the
behavior in order to learn it.
Purpose
Modeling therapy is based on social learning theory. This theory
emphasizes the importance of learning from observing and imitating role
models, and learning about rewards and punishments that follow
behavior. The technique has been used to eliminate unwanted behaviors,
reduce excessive fears, facilitate learning of social behaviors, and many
more. Modeling may be used either to strengthen or to weaken
previously learned behaviour.
Study by Albert Bandura
The concept of behavioral modeling was most memorably introduced
by Albert Bandura in his famous 1961 Bobo doll experiment. In this
INTERVENTION STRATEGIES - II
UNIT–I: Behaviouristic Perspective
TOPIC: MODELING TECHNIQUES AND
CLINICAL CONDITIONS
, MODELING TECHNIQUES AND CLINICAL
CONDITIONS
Modeling is a method used in certain cognitive-behavioral techniques
of psychotherapy whereby the client learns by imitation alone, without
any specific verbal direction by the therapist,
Definition
Modeling, which is also called observational learning or imitation, is a
behaviorally based procedure that involves the use of live or symbolic
models to demonstrate a particular behavior, thought, or attitude that a
client may want to acquire or change. Modeling is sometimes called
vicarious learning, because the client need not actually perform the
behavior in order to learn it.
Purpose
Modeling therapy is based on social learning theory. This theory
emphasizes the importance of learning from observing and imitating role
models, and learning about rewards and punishments that follow
behavior. The technique has been used to eliminate unwanted behaviors,
reduce excessive fears, facilitate learning of social behaviors, and many
more. Modeling may be used either to strengthen or to weaken
previously learned behaviour.
Study by Albert Bandura
The concept of behavioral modeling was most memorably introduced
by Albert Bandura in his famous 1961 Bobo doll experiment. In this
