Modelling concept example
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In psychology, modeling is a social cognitive learning concept where an individual learns a given behavior through observation and imitating (Richardson, Dale & Marsh, 2014). This concept utilizes the use of live or symbolic models to demonstrate the desired action to an individual with the undesired behavior. This process is useful in the treatment of individuals with mental disorders such as phobias, stress, eating disorders, and the learning of social skills.
An example of this process is used in the process of dealing with the fear of drug relapse. In this case, the patient was involved in a desensitization behavior process where a patient has introduced to the object or the situation he feared the most, drug addiction relapse. In the process, the patient observed a model confronting the situation of avoiding drugs that the patient feared and witnessed the model deal with the situation as the patient watched.
The patient learned that fear is a situation that can be dealt with, and that fear is only created in mind (Howell & Sweeny, 2020). Also, he learned that positive thinking is an excellent measure of dealing with anxiety and that it can enable him to avoid the tension associated with a phobic situation. Continuous practice of aspects such as patience, non-judging, trust, and acceptance are adequate measures in dealing with the fear (Richardson, Dale & Marsh, 2014). He also learned the importance of undertaking medication in the process of healing the effects of drug addiction
The person was able to practice confronting the fearful objects and situations as he observed through the modeling session him to start getting rid of the fear that he had. Through this, he was able to practice avoiding the various situations he feared, and through acceptance of the case, he started developing positivity in life, which is a significant step in the treatment of phobia.
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Howell, J. L., & Sweeny, K. (2020). Health behavior during periods of stressful uncertainty: associations with emotions, cognitions, and expectation management. Psychology & Health, 1-21.
Richardson, M. J., Dale, R., & Marsh, K. L. (2014). Complex dynamical systems in social and personality psychology: Theory, modeling, and analysis.