Write a 3-page application paper (excluding title and reference pages) that includes the following:
An introductory paragraph.
Identify a Case. Choose one of the following:
A well-known public figure or character from media Shawn Puffy Combs or
Sherrone Moore (Michigan Coach)
Briefly describe the behavioral pattern or issue (e.g., aggression, substance use, avoidance, perfectionism, etc.).
Apply Social Learning Theory
What behaviors have likely been learned through modeling or reinforcement?
Who were the primary models or influences?
What reinforcement patterns (positive, negative, or punishment) may have maintained the behavior?
How does self-efficacy play a role in this situation?
Plan for Change
Describe an intervention strategy you would use to support behavior change based on Social Learning Theory.
How would you use modeling, role-play, or reinforcement in your approach?
How might cultural or contextual factors influence your strategy?
Reflection
How does understanding Social Learning Theory affect the way you view clients struggling with behavior patterns?
How does this shape your role as a social worker in modeling healthy behaviors?
A conclusion paragraph.

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