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SOCW 6060 wk1 urgent MY POSTED DISCUSSION on the course site RE: Discussion 2 –
Week 1 Collapse Social Work Theories According to Social learning theory, observing and
experiencing new behaviors is what entails the learning process and this is reinforced
through models or other people. This then means that new behaviors can be stopped or
continued depending on how those behaviors were instilled. The behaviors can be
reinforced externally or internally within a social environment. As a child protection social
worker, encountering issues such as bullying, substance abuse, school attendance,
psychological issues, poor academic performance, violence are issues that affect student
socialization. Social learning theory can be used to understand where all these issues
originate from or what influences the situations. For example, when handling a child who
has aggressive behavior issues that causes disturbance to the other students when learning.
In this case, one employs social learning theory because it will mean assessing role models
and stimuli the student is being exposed to hence causing the disruptive and aggressive
behavior. After determining all the causes, the social learning theory is also used to point
out the patterns of dysfunctional thoughts that are causing the student’s behaviors and
emotions. The theory is the best because if a social worker understands the theory well, he
or she can utilize the different practice models to solve or handle behavioral despite of the
setting (Salas, & Segal, 2010). References Fisher, E. A. (2009). Motivation and leadership in
social work management: A review of theories and related studies. Administration In Social
Work, 33(4), 347–367. Instructions: support all your written ideas with proper APA
citations and references. Support your posts with specific references to this week’s
resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references. Also support all your
written ideas with citations and references. Return to this Discussion to read the responses
to your initial post. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you gained as a result
of the comments your colleagues made. Errick Thornton RE: Discussion 2 – Week
1 Collapse Great post, Cheraldo! Social learning theory would aid clients from various
service populations. The theory highlights the fact that people learn from each another.
Therefore, part of the path towards changing ones negative behavior would be linked to the
aspects of observation, imitation, and modeling. “Unlearning aggressive behaviors and
relearning socially appropriate behaviors are the main intervention ideas of social learning
theory. Social skills training may be an essential component of a program that focuses on
developing social competence through the use of modeling, role playing, and social skills.
Such training would include adapting or modifying previously used social skills as well as

2. finding alternative strategies for coping with the intensively distressing emotional
conditions engendered by various social situations” (Yang, H. 2002). With the case I
described with LaBrandon B., social learning theory will lessen some of his anger issues.
Role playing certain certain appropriate behaviors would benefit the young man
greatly. Yang, H. (2002). Adolescents with Aggressive Behavior: Implications for
Therapeutic Recreation. The Cyber Journal of Applied Leisure and Recreation Research,
2(4). Retrieved from http://larnet.org/2002-2.html Professors question RE:
Discussion 2 – Week 1 Collapse Answer this 2 questions in APA format and support all
your written ideas with APA citation and references. Are all theories based on empirical
evidence? If so, how does this help inform practice? Support your posts with specific
references to this week’s resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your
references SOCW 6060 week 1 Learning Resources Note: To access this week’s required
library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course
Materials section of your Syllabus. Required Readings Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda,
E. R. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work
(3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon. Chapter 1, “The Nature of Theories“ (pp. 1–
24) Okpych, N. J., & Yu, J. L. (2014). A historical analysis of evidence-based practice in social
work: The unfinished journey toward an empirically grounded profession. Social Service
Review, 88(1), 3–58. Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library
databases. Salas, L. M., Sen, S., & Segal, E. A. (2010). Critical theory: Pathway from
dichotomous to integrated social work practice. Families In Society, 91(1), 91–96. Note: You
will access this article from the Walden Library database