Case Study #1: Mark
Mark has found himself drinking much more in recent months. Hedoesn’t know why this transition has occurred, but he has a sensethat it probably stems back to two different things—a recentdivorce and some new friends that he recently met. To be morespecific, Mark has found that alcohol really helps him forget thepain of his divorce—for at least a little while—and he has alsodiscovered that his new friends are almost always happy to hang outwith him if he goes out to a bar.
- What concept of behaviorism can explain this new development inMark’s behavior? Use detailed terminology to explain how both ofthese situations listed above relate to this concept.
- How could issues with generalization and discriminationexacerbate or help in this situation?
- With respect to the concept listed above, how can Mark utilizethis concept to help lower his alcohol consumption if he finds thatit is getting out of control? Again, use detailed terminology todescribe this process.
Please help me explain case 1. Thank you.
