Behavioral frames Coursework Example

FRAMES OF REFERENCE
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Frames Of Reference
Applied Behavioral frames for Chapter 12
Theoretical Components Summary
Focus Behavior modification is a critical approach to working people who have developmental disabilities, mentally handicapped and other psychological conditions like irritable and captivating disorders, and phobias.
Theorists Pavlov’s 1927
Function
The theory is better since it is gradual and involves fewer changes in the environment of the subject.
Disability Disability in this context is the inability to adapt, that is, maladaptive behavior, to the change in the immediate environment. Poor performance on occupation is classified under maladaptive behavior.
Change The change is expected to occur gradually through adaptation of new positive behavior. For an effective change, reminders on importance of change must be provided.
Motivation The change enforced to occur through motivation and reinforcement. This is by providing the client with cues that act as reminders to change. The motivators may be awards or even verbal praises and approvals.
Evaluation Physical assessment of behavior adaptation may be done through observations and checklists in the areas of disability. Definitions of reinforcers and stress management interviews or questionnaires are also evaluation tools. After all, these scores of findings are extracted (Cole & Tufano, 2008).
Intervention Guidelines Often it is target behavior specific where strategies are developed to enhance mechanisms for managing the present disability, gradual development of new manner and new skills development.

Research The theory is adequately researched for by and implemented by professional therapists
Theoretical Components This theory is being applied in the teaching fields, guidance and counseling, and rehabilitation centers among other fields. The first behavioral frame is behavior modification. Improvement of human behavior has been achieved by use of professional therapists by use of the reference behavioral frame. The frames of reference mainly applies to the external human functioning features that can be physically monitored and impact of it be evaluated (Jorgensen, 2011).Inquisitional frame of reference is commonly applied in the therapy processes. This frame of reference of also termed as action-consequence frame since the behavior of the individual changes with the daily tasks that they frequently do.
Cognitive behavioral frames for Chapter 13
Theoretical Components Summary
Focus The framework is mostly applied to the people with failing phobia in their occupation as well those having an inappropriate perception on specific life issues.
Theorists (Cole & Tufano, 2008)
Function
This theory is better to use since it is more durable as compared to others. It also takes part in improving the way of thinking of someone.
Disability Disability in this theory is defined as a negative perception of particular occupational tasks and processes, environment and on other people.
Change Change is obtained by changing the perception on the environment, tasks, and others as well as themselves.
Motivation
Motivation is via internal and external reinforcement. The motivation earned by enticing on victim’s self-image and thoughts.
Evaluation Questionnaires and checklists may be developed to assess changes. Some personal tests on the addressed issues can be randomly done.
Intervention De-catastrophizing, relaxation training, challenging absolutes, self-instruction, thoughts halting and visualization techniques
Research This theory has been used by therapists to modify personal opinion on various issues that are based on a past encounter Cognitive behavioral insists that behavior of an individual can be modified by controlling his or her way of thinking (Cole & Tufano, 2008). This frame can be implemented by introducing a new perspective towards which a person will see a particular situation. This frame is used by therapists to modify the internal thoughts that may be norms, cultural expectations, beliefs, attitudes, perceptions, and emotions that have their basis in a past encounter.
Biomechanical and rehabilitative for chapter 14
Theoretical Components Summary
Focus This theory applies to people who have continually lost interest and participation in their occupation, acts, things and others.
Theorists (Cole & Tufano, 2008)
Function Though the theory is time-consuming it is durable and restores the participation of a person in his roles
Disability
Disability is defined as adaptation characterized by poor concentration and participation in the roles.
Change Change is noted by the positive perception towards their occupation and improved vigor towards the career.
Motivation Victims can be motivated by physical material and attitude support needed for them to resume their occupation and restore career status
Evaluation
A questioning session on the attitude towards their occupation can be done to measure the degree of change. Observations on the progress of someone’s career can be done to measure the response
Intervention Guidelines Material support, informational support, and compensation of lost occupational material
Research These two frames of reference go hand-in-hand in enhancing and improving participation in occupations. Professional therapists use all these frames with the aim of creating a better life out of the target individual. Thus they are very critical and require maximum attention and care while implementing them. Through these frames of reference, the life of the victims can be rejuvenated for better.
References
Cole, M., & Tufano, R. (2008). Applied theories in occupational therapy a practical approach. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc.