The aim of this essay is to discuss some of the various counselling method the theory be behind them the strengths and weakness of each theory how they may prove beneficial to the counsellor and the client.
Section1. Behaviourism
1. Give a brief account of Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning (use the terms UCS, UCR, CS and CR)
Classic conditioning sometimes called pavlovian conditioning (tocp pg 73) was discovered by Ivan Pavlov during his study of the digestion system in dogs, (glassman and hadad, 2009) classic conditioning is the method of learning by chronological relationship, in other words we may learn to react to one experience the way we would to the another if the two events consistently occur in close sequences. (tocp pg 73) Unconditional stimulus (UCS) -is a stimulus that automatically produces an unconditional response. Unconditional response (UCR) an unconditional stimulus is a stimulus that naturally creates a response. Conditioned response (CR) is learning or be trained to be responsive to a stimulus that previously had no effect. Conditioned stimulus (CS) a condition stimulus is a stimulus that had no impact before repeat association with an unconditional stimulus but over time it can trigger the same reaction as the brain begins to associate the conditions stimulus with the unconditioned.
2. Give a brief account of skinners theory of operant conditioning.
The main points of operant conditioning are positive reinforcement and negative
In this essay I will describe key elements of Psychodynamic theory, Person-Centred theory and Cognitive-Behavioural theory. I will also identify the key differences between the above theories. I shall also describe how counselling theory underpins the use of counselling skills in practise. I will then end with my conclusion.
Our understanding of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning has allowed us to unlock many of the answers we sought to learn about human behavior. Classical conditioning is a technique of behavioral training, coined by Ivan Pavlov, which basically states that an organism learns through establishing associations between different events and stimuli. This helps us understand human behavior in an assortment of ways. It makes it clear that almost everything we do is based on patterns of stimulus and response. For example, if you were bitten aggressively by a dog as a child, you may be still scared of dogs today. That is because the dog caused you pain, which in turn caused you have anxiety towards dogs.
Operational Definition of Conditioned Response – Eyes shift to look at deck of cards (All facing with face side up)
As a counseling student, it is very important to formulate a counseling theory tailored to ones’ own personality and beliefs. A counselor may choose a single theory to model when practicing therapy or pick and choose components and techniques from various theories, otherwise known as eclecticism. No theory is considered right or wrong. Understanding the different therapeutic approaches are important to effective counseling, however, counselors must also understand their own personal value, view of human nature, human behavior, counseling techniques and the purpose and goals of counseling. Understanding these components along with the different theoretical approaches will provide the counselor with a 9 knowledge of their own counseling, orientation and is essential to not only the productivity of counseling but the growth of the counselor as well.
Classical conditioning occurs when two stimuli form together to produce a new learned response. Psychologist Ivan Pavlov was the first to describe classical conditioning, which began with his study of dogs and what triggers them to salivate. He ran a study ringing a bell every time he
Classical conditioning is a type of associative learning which occurs when two stimuli are paired together repetitively and therefore become associated with each other eventually producing the same response. Classical conditioning was developed from the findings of Ivan Pavlov to account for associations between neutral stimuli and reflexive behavior such as salivation. Pavlov (1927) accidently discovered that dogs began to salivate before they had tasted their food. To support his theory, he carried out experiments using dogs which involved measuring the amount of saliva they produced. In his experiments, food started off as an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) which produced salivation, an unconditioned response (UCR). They are both unconditioned as they occur naturally without being learned. The dogs were presented with a bell (NS), this provided no salivation. The bell and food were presented together and after many trails an
Classical conditioning is the relationship of an automatic response with a neutral occurrence. There are many main components to classical conditioning. Acquisition which is the learning part of classical conditioning where the conditioned stimulus is paired with the unconditioned stimulus. An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that instinctively causes a response. An unconditioned response is the response to the unconditioned stimulus that the researcher will document. A Neutral stimulus is a stimulus that may not get a response initially however after time, develops an instinctive response. A conditioned stimulus is a neutral stimulus after is has taught the response by training based on the conditioning. A conditioned response is the response to the conditioned stimulus. Extinction, spontaneous recovery, generalization, and discrimination are all a part of the classical conditioning process (Nevid,
Respondent conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus. The unconditioned stimulus elicits an unconditioned response, such
The counselling process is based on the exchange of emotions between the client and the counsellor which aims to form an alliance (Hough, 1998). It involves the counsellor using skills in which they possess in order to communicate effectively with clients (Hough, 1998). This reflective essay clearly articulates my application of counselling skills used in this practice session and suggestions for improvement. It will provide a summary of the session, identification of a range of skills used and a brief explanation of the reasons for using the skill. It will also provide an evaluation of my application of the skills chosen, including verbatim examples, suggestions for improvement, also including verbatim examples to demonstrate what could
In 1903 a Russian physiologist by the name of Ivan Pavlov first developed an experiential model of learning called Classical Conditioning (Lautenheiser 1999). An example if Classical Conditioning would be ringing a bell when it is time for your pet to eat. The pet hears the bell and over time is conditioned that when the bell rings its dinner time thus begins to salivate, and eventually learns to be conditioned to responding to the bell in a specific manner. The bases was that neutral stimulus would be put together with an excitatory one and over time the neutral stimulus would, at some point down the line elicit the response that was associated with the original unlearned response. Pavlov later added an element known as the nonexcitatory, conditioned stimulus which is but together with an unconditioned stimulus (Lautenheiser 1999).
Classical Conditioning forms associations between stimuli (a CS and the US it signals), two outside stimuli are associated with one another. Involves “Respondent Behavior”.
Classical conditioning (CC) is a form of learning in which the subject associates a behavior with a certain stimuli. The theory of classical conditioning has been studied by many behavioral psychologists who believe that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. CC was first observed by Ivan Pavlov and his observation of dogs salivating in response to the arrival of food. Pavlov is well known for training the dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell. The implications for Pavlov’s findings are significant as they can be applied to many animals, including humans (Jarius, et al., 2015). John Watson a behaviorist, used Pavlov’s findings to further study the human relationship between environmental cues and behavior. The study of CC is an
“Classical conditioning is a form of learning in which one stimulus is paired with another so that the organism learns a relationship between the stimuli” (Gleitman, Gross, Reisberg 2011). Ian Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who is merely known for his work which is classical
Classical conditioning is a process of learning associations between stimuli used by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist. In
Briefly, Pavlov`s classical conditioning theory explain learning new behavior. He used dogs in his experiment. He explained three stages of classical conditioning. The unconditioned stimulus means that a stimulus in the environment has created a behavior (meat salivate the dog), Neutral stimulus that itself will not create a reaction (bell is ruining no salivate dog), conditioned stimulus means that neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus together (meat and bell together salivate dog) and after conditioning means that neutral stimulus creates a conditioned response and becomes a conditioned stimulus(rang bell salivate