Analysis Of Michael Jackson's Behavioral Therapy
Michael Jackson is regarded as the entertainer of the millennium. Michael Jackson was an American musician whose career spanned over four decades. He was born on August 29th, 1958 (Seifert, 2014). His career began as a child star in Jackson Five ; whose members included him and his brothers.
Michael Jackson & Behavioral Therapy
Due to his talent and public appeal, Michael managed to successfully launch a career as a solo artist. Besides his success in the music industry, another major avenue of speculation was the drastic changes in his appearance. During the mid 1980s, Michael’s skin started becoming lighter; along with noticeable changes in the appearance of his nose. Changes in his nose and facial features came under scrutiny; the changes …show more content…
If we analyze Michael Jackson’s case, his perceptions of his body, seeking approval of others and unresolved conflicts from childhood had a direct impact on his cognition and behavior. By seeking behavior therapy, Michael could have certainly benefitted from it. The elements of depression, anxiety and phobia played a major role in altering Michael’s behaviors. The issues could have been dealt accordingly by behavior therapy. The attitude and behaviors of people with a low self esteem and a skewed body can also be improved with basic behavior therapy …show more content…
It is one of the most commonly used behavior therapy techniques. The process of systematic desensitization usually begins with an identification of anxiety-evoking situations. The situations are arranged in an ascending order. Each issue is dealt with separately and the person is taught to deal with each situation. The core purpose of a psychologist in systematic desensitization is to teach the element of relaxation when anxiety strikes (Mark, 1986). By replicating the feared stimulus, psychologists are able to determine the intensity of the stimulus. All anxiety provoking situations are dealt with separately so that over time the client learns to deal with
Michael Jackson & Behavioral Therapy
Due to his talent and public appeal, Michael managed to successfully launch a career as a solo artist. Besides his success in the music industry, another major avenue of speculation was the drastic changes in his appearance. During the mid 1980s, Michael’s skin started becoming lighter; along with noticeable changes in the appearance of his nose. Changes in his nose and facial features came under scrutiny; the changes …show more content…
If we analyze Michael Jackson’s case, his perceptions of his body, seeking approval of others and unresolved conflicts from childhood had a direct impact on his cognition and behavior. By seeking behavior therapy, Michael could have certainly benefitted from it. The elements of depression, anxiety and phobia played a major role in altering Michael’s behaviors. The issues could have been dealt accordingly by behavior therapy. The attitude and behaviors of people with a low self esteem and a skewed body can also be improved with basic behavior therapy …show more content…
It is one of the most commonly used behavior therapy techniques. The process of systematic desensitization usually begins with an identification of anxiety-evoking situations. The situations are arranged in an ascending order. Each issue is dealt with separately and the person is taught to deal with each situation. The core purpose of a psychologist in systematic desensitization is to teach the element of relaxation when anxiety strikes (Mark, 1986). By replicating the feared stimulus, psychologists are able to determine the intensity of the stimulus. All anxiety provoking situations are dealt with separately so that over time the client learns to deal with