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RUNNING HEAD: PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS

Professional Applications of Learning Theory in Real-Life Situations Jeremy Boucher Annette Edwards University of Phoenix PSYCH 635 08/15/2017

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RUNNING HEAD: PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS Professional Applications of Learning Theory in Real-Life Situations Forensic Psychology Outline I.

Introduction a. Rehabilitation programs for criminal offenders were not successful in the 1970s b. After release, correctional returning’s occurred with offenders c. Rehabilitation program created by Paint Creek Youth Center i.

Offenders on level one or two

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30 juveniles

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Between the ages of 15-18

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One or more years

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Use of behavioral cognitive approach 1. Patterns of thinking 2. Thinking controls behaviors 3. Offenders need to see it in their best interest 4. Low on empathy- cognitive deficiencies

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Behaviorism- observable and quantifiable aspects of behavior a. Conditioning theories b. Discussions with families, and remorse for committed crimes c. Observational and modeled learning d. Incentives for change (rewards and punishment systems) e. Intensive and structural positive peer pressure f. Creation of motivation for treatment and increased empathy

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Social Cognitive- social environments is where human learning occurs a. Learning through peer modeling b. Confronting others through modeled behavior c. Peers learn victim awareness, which is done by peers pointing things out to one another d. Role playing e. Vocational training and anger management f. Learning to ask for help g. Rebuilding social skills after remorse

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Information Processing- theoretical standpoints dealing with the structure and implementation of cognitive occasions a. Verbal learning- reenacting experiences b. Role playing as the victim to feel the experiences and gain empathy c. Facing the family and reciting the crimes (even if they didn’t commit them) and taking ownership

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Constructivism- individuals form or construct much of what they learn and comprehend a. Social Constructivism- Constructivist standpoint stressing the significance of the person's social interactions in the acquisition of skills and comprehension b. Active learning and developing knowledge individually c. Observational and experienced learning d. Learning through own knowledge and shared experience e. Rebuilding social skills through remorse

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RUNNING HEAD: PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS f. Real world problem solving VI.

Conclusions a. The four learning theories b. Paint Creek successfulness c. Application of what we know to future programs

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References Juvenile Rehabilitation [Video file]. (2010). In Films on Demand. Retrieved July 3rd, 2016, from http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=7967&xtud=43512 Schunk, D., (2016). Learning theories: An educational perspective (7th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc....