Behaviorism Social Learning And Exchange Theories: The Levy Family Case

An explanation of the theory best applies to the Levy Family video case

The theory that best applies to the Levy family can be found in “Behaviorism Social Learning, and Exchange Theories.” Through these theories we are taught external conditions, reinforces, and models can significantly affect/shape one’s behavior; however, we are often unaware of this (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Behaviorism and exchange theories has its benefits as it allows for the use of behavior modifications techniques through the use of empirical measures for the sake of interventions in order to produce outcomes (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). After viewing the Levy Family video, the behavior disruption experienced by 31 year old Jake Levy was manifested
Surely behavior modification is needed for the sake of self, and his family. The traumatic experiences in Iraq, one of which was watching his buddy die a horrific death as he stood by without honoring his request to be killed to quickly end his suffering, evoked sleepless nights, palpitations of the heart, and moodiness (Laureate Education, 2013). Moreover, Levy was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) producing symptoms of anxiety and depression, which was apparent and observable (Plummer, Makris, & Brocksen, 2013). Behavioral theories is most useful for clients that deal with anxiety as a reaction to symptoms of stress that can be clinically managed (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). As an example, the breathing technique used along with the description of systematic desensitization methods can assist with returning one’s breathing back to an optimal level (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). Jake was also given Paxil by his psychiatrist to help with the feelings of depression and anxiety (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). By putting a focus on the behavior instead of the person, as we witness clients with behaviors that are undesirable, the