Outline and evaluate the explanation of the Learning Theory The learning theory is model that suggests that attachment is learnt as a result of classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Food (Unconditioned stimulus) naturally produces a sense of pleasure (Unconditioned response) in the infant. As the mother continually provides the baby with food, she becomes the feeder and as the association between the two occurs. Classical conditioning occurs when food (conditioned stimulus) becomes associated with the mother which causes pleasure now becomes a conditioned response. The association between the mother and a sense of pleasure is the attachment bond.
The two learning theories of attachment are operant and classical conditioning. An example of classical conditioning is, when a baby cries it is a negative thing for the mum, so the mum feeds/cuddles it which comforts the baby. The mother and baby form a bon because the baby is comforted and therefore has stopped crying which is a positive thing for the mum. By doing this it is really easy for the baby to manipulate the situation and the mum. In this example, food is the unconditioned stimulus and pleasure is the unconditioned response.
-If parents are failing to realize that their child’s health is in danger, it is important to help them understand the dangers of their child’s health and well-being; and teach them ways to encourage positive ways to obtain a healthier lifestyle for them. Childhood Obesity By: Erica Santiago *Tips for children to stay away from obesity: -Healthy eating -Daily physical activity -Create games that are fun to teach them about obesity. -Good role models to provide healthy eating habits. -Have the family eat together to focus on what the children eat and how much they are consuming. -Involve children in planning, shopping, and preparing meals.
D1 A mealtime routine promotes a healthy lifestyle as it effects the child’s development. This effects the child’s social development, as, in this routine, the carer or the practitioners should eat with the child and talk to him/her. This would increase the social development of the child as the child would be talking to the adults and, if the child is eating with their family, possibly talking to other children. As well as this, if the child is talking about the food they are eating to the adults and the adults are telling the child about the food, the child’s intellectual development will be enhanced as children will gain knowledge about food. Also, if a child is eating with an adult and the adult is eating the same food, the child will look up to the adult as a role model as they are eating the same foods.
When an infant is hungry, this is uncomfortable and this creates a drive to reduce the discomfort. Once fed, this reduces the drive and the discomfort. This is rewarding, therefore the infant acknowledges that food is a reward or primary reinforce. The feeder is then associated with the food, then becomes the secondary reinforce, and a basis of reward in their own right. John Bowlby’s theory of
Getting food naturally gives the baby pleasure. The babies desire is fulfilled whenever its mother is around to feed it. So an association is formed between the mother and food. Whenever its mother is around to feed it the baby feels pleasure. Another conditioning is operant conditioning which Dollard and Miller (1956) claimed that babies feel discomfort when they are hungry and so have a desire for food to remove the discomfort.
Operant Conditioning This technique is based upon the belief that a positive reinforcement will encourage a desirable behavior. In this technique, the patient will be given some positive reinforcement whenever a desirable behavior is performed. Such as in the case of the eating disorder, the patient is put in a barren room. Whenever the patient is willing to eat and his/her weight is found to be increasing, he/she will get a reward such as visit from people, TV, music, etc. This technique is also used in child education.
A3.) I think the first method is parental education. Educating myself on how to be a better parent, how to deal with an inattentive, impulsive child. I think the second method is a balanced diet. From my experience, stimulants such as caffeine, sugar, and unhealthy carbohydrates play a role in my child's
Be aware of kids' hunger cues. Even babies who turn away from the bottle or breast send signals that they're full. If kids are satisfied, don't force them to continue eating. Reinforce the idea that they should only eat when they're
Any nutritious substance that is consumed or absorbed in order to maintain life and growth is considered food. From an early age, we try eating all sorts of edible substances and seem to only like the ones that are not as healthy for us. The more unhealthy it is, the more humans seem to like it. The more we eat these addictive foods, the more we search for remedies to lose the physical damage it carries on our bodies. Can these delicious canned soups or conveniently packaged frozen meals or sugary boxed cereals truly help us grow in the best of ways?