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    paper will be going over social learning theory and how it affects juveniles and its relation to Juvenal delinquency. Social learning theory states that learning social behaviors happens through observation and learning from others. This paper will be explaining how family, friends, and socialization affect the child's behaviors in relation to juvenile delinquency. Also going over the strengths and weaknesses of the social learning theory. What is social learning theory In 1961, the infamous

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    stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus and gains the power to prompt a response similar to that produced by the unconditioned stimulus” (Slavin, 2015, 100). Understanding this theory can be helpful as it can be used in the classroom to change students’ behavior. This can be accomplished through planning and with an understanding of what students respond to. The second behavioral learning theory is by B. F. Skinner, Operant Conditioning. This is learning theory is the more commonly used with children

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    students spent together in detention. Social learning theory: In the movie "Breakfast Club", there is a character named Bender, who shows typical antisocial behaviors. I think his antisocial character can be understood by connecting it with social learning theory. First, Bender enjoyed bullying and making fun of other students, he couldn 't stop his behavior of destroying things around him and sneering at others. Also, from the movie, we know that his father abuses him and his mother doesn’t care about

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    influence their children’s behaviors, reactions, and thoughts in many ways. Among them is the style of parenting employed, whether they are strict, negligent, supportive or uncaring. The way they speak to their children will be determined by the parenting style, demanding obedience without question, explaining the rules, being emotionally abusive or physically abusive. Abuse of any kind can leave lasting impressions on a child throughout their lifespan. Peers can also influence behavior and thoughts by being

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    effectively. There is also evidence that suggests that antisocial traits and mental illnesses can develop after prolonged use of social media. However, social media also connects people around the globe, allowing for increased understanding of cultures and an increased ability for someone to find another person of like opinions and interests. Although there is reason to believe social media has its benefits, it is making humans increasingly antisocial and the risks outweigh the benefits. While some

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    The Moral Development and Aggression in Children Abstract The moral development of a child is closely related to the aggression that they will display. Researchers have found that there are gender differences in relations to social aggression and physical aggression. Studies have shown that male children display high levels of aggression and that female children reach their moral maturity sooner. Though there are several methods of treating aggression in children, research has shown that there

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    Psychological Benefits of Aquatic Therapy Broach and Datillo (1996) states that there is a lack of literature regarding the psychological results of aquatic therapy. Improvements in the areas of body image, self-concept and mood are common. Aquatic therapy is beneficial in the treatment and prevention of depression. If depression decreases than mood will most likely be enhanced by aquatic therapy. Becker (2009) states, aquatic therapy has shown to reduce anxiety as well as promote relaxation

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    peer-adolescent relationships to determine the effects it gives an adolescent in their behavior. The results gathered will bring about factors and ways the adolescents get along with their parents and peers. The findings can indicate what it is that changes their behavior. More information about the adolescent’s life styles at home and outside of home can lead to more ways in which adolescents change their behavior more aggressive. INTRODUCTION I. Parents play a big role in an adolescents life, adolescents

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    The Relationship Between Literacy Achievement and Social Communication: A Review of the Literature Capstone Research Paper SLP 6070 Research Methods Nova Southeastern University July 24th, 2016 Priya Singh   Abstract Schools are social environments in which students learn through collaboration with their teachers and peers (Zins, Bloodworm, Weissberg, & Wallberg, 2003). From a preschool to high school, students are forced to collaborate to lead to the sharing of resources and ideas, clarification

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    in a single parent home. Many children resort to negative acts of behavior because of limited parental supervision within the single parent household. Children are two to three times more likely to have emotional and behavioral problems in single parent homes (Maginnis, 1997). Research and etiology on the problem behaviors in childhood and adolescence often focus on the role of the family on the development of antisocial behavior. An important factor examined in past studies has been family structure

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