Counselling Theories Assignment 3
1. Briefly explain how the concept of stimulus and response applies to Steven.
The concept of the Stimulus – Response Theory describes an external neutral signal /event (stimulus) (to unconditionally and automatically trigger (a behaviour or reflex. (Response). The theory explains how individuals learn new behaviours by experiencing pleasurable( outcomes and not responding to external stimuli if the outcome is not pleasurable. ( Identifies, actions that follow behaviour and how these actions affect the future. ( Associating this concept with Steven would be his:
Development of his
• “ Saint, Sinner”: Highlights the impact of his relationship (with his parents in forming and reinforcing( certain behaviour (patterns (in his life. The underlying response formation( of not being heard (or attended to as a child and having over controlling parents with high expectations. (
• Parents Control, Sneaking Out. : To satisfy his urge for Freedom (with out the fear of negative reprimand from his parents.(
• Ultimatum (of getting married and staying in the business, Getting Married
Working in the family business rather than creating his own( path – based on personal desires and wishes( –and face the negative( consequences on this life style and self- identity. (
2. Briefly explain how the concept of conditioning could apply to Steven.
The concept of classical conditioning refers to the learning by association. ( This is the(The result of pairing an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) with a conditioned stimulus (CS) .) Which occurs when a neutral stimulus( is capable of eliciting (To draw a response from someone) (a certain involuntary response. ( They are already in the individual and are circumstantially drawn out )( ACAP,2013). I would leave off the brackets, but do use them for the reference.
The concept of the Stimulus – Response Theory describes an external neutral signal /event (stimulus) (to unconditionally and automatically trigger (a behaviour or reflex. (Response). The theory explains how individuals learn new behaviours by experiencing pleasurable( outcomes and not responding to external stimuli if the outcome is not pleasurable. ( Identifies, actions that follow behaviour and how these actions affect the future. ( Associating this concept with Steven would be his:
Development of his
• “ Saint, Sinner”: Highlights the impact of his relationship (with his parents in forming and reinforcing( certain behaviour (patterns (in his life. The underlying response formation( of not being heard (or attended to as a child and having over controlling parents with high expectations. (
• Parents Control, Sneaking Out. : To satisfy his urge for Freedom (with out the fear of negative reprimand from his parents.(
• Ultimatum (of getting married and staying in the business, Getting Married
Working in the family business rather than creating his own( path – based on personal desires and wishes( –and face the negative( consequences on this life style and self- identity. (
2. Briefly explain how the concept of conditioning could apply to Steven.
The concept of classical conditioning refers to the learning by association. ( This is the(The result of pairing an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) with a conditioned stimulus (CS) .) Which occurs when a neutral stimulus( is capable of eliciting (To draw a response from someone) (a certain involuntary response. ( They are already in the individual and are circumstantially drawn out )( ACAP,2013). I would leave off the brackets, but do use them for the reference.
References: Australian College of Applied Psychology ( 2013 ). CHCCSL504A Counselling Theories (V33201111). Sydney, Australia: Author.