Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Case Studies01:22

Case Studies

There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it.
Hindsight Biases01:12

Hindsight Biases

Hindsight bias leads you to believe that the event you just experienced was predictable, even though it really wasn’t. In other words, you knew all along that things would turn out the way they did. Can you relate this to the phrase "Hindsight is 20/20" now?
Cognitive Learning01:21

Cognitive Learning

Cognitive learning is based on purposive behavior, incidental learning, and insight learning.
E. C. Tolman's theory of purposive behavior emphasizes that much behavior is goal-directed. He argued that to understand behavior, we must look at the entire sequence of actions leading to a goal. For instance, high school students study hard, not just due to past reinforcement but also to achieve the goal of getting into a good college.
Tolman introduced the idea that behavior is influenced by...
Observational Learning01:12

Observational Learning

Albert Bandura's observational learning, also known as imitation or modeling, occurs when a person observes and imitates another's behavior. It is a quicker process than operant conditioning. A well-known example is the Bobo doll study, where children who saw an adult acting aggressively towards the doll were more likely to act aggressively when left alone, compared to those who observed a nonaggressive adult. Many psychologists view observational learning as a form of latent learning because...
Modeling in Therapy01:26

Modeling in Therapy

Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness01:14

Avoidance Learning and Learned Helplessness

Avoidance learning and learned helplessness are critical concepts in understanding behavioral responses to negative stimuli.
Avoidance learning occurs when an organism learns that a specific behavior can prevent an unpleasant outcome. For example, a student who receives a bad grade may start studying harder to avoid future poor grades. This behavior persists even when the negative outcome is no longer present. Avoidance learning is powerful because it maintains behavior in the absence of the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Development and cross-cultural validation of the Family Triangulation Scale in five Latin American countries.

Acta psychologica·2026
Same author

Family Functioning and Parental Bonding During Childhood in Adults Diagnosed With ADHD.

Journal of attention disorders·2015
Same author

Complex love as relational nurturing: an integrating ultramodern concept.

Family process·2006
See all related articles

Related Experiment Videos

Cases that have taught me a lot.

Juan Luis Linares1

  • 1Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain. juanlinares@telefonica.net

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry
|October 24, 2007
PubMed
Summary

This article explores learning mechanisms and case studies to develop a relational theory of psychopathology, including severe disorders like depression and psychosis. It also examines resilience through a personal life story, emphasizing its importance in therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • The article discusses various learning mechanisms.
  • It highlights the influence of specific patient cases on theoretical development.
  • The author introduces the concept of resilience from personal experience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a theoretical perspective on the relational basis of psychopathology.
  • To explore the origins of severe mental health disorders such as depression, borderline states, and psychosis.
  • To illustrate the concept of resilience in a therapeutic context.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis
  • Theoretical reflection on learning mechanisms
  • Personal narrative to illustrate resilience

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Development of a theoretical framework for understanding psychopathology through relationships.
  • Enhanced understanding of resilience, predating its widespread adoption in therapy.
  • Emphasis on the role of unique cases in professional learning and preventing routine practice.

Conclusions:

  • Specialized case studies are crucial for continuous professional learning and avoiding therapeutic stagnation.
  • A relational approach is fundamental to understanding severe psychopathology.
  • Early insights into resilience are valuable for therapeutic interventions.