Theory Application

Description

A Case Study from the movie Joe the King using the Operant Conditioning Theory. By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors: Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.​ C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.​ Related Assignment Criteria: 1. Describe how the selected theory can be used to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation. 2. Critique and apply knowledge to understand a person and environment. Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.​ C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies.​ Related Assignment Criteria: 1. Describe how the selected theory can be used to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation.​ 2. Critique and apply knowledge to understand a person and environment. Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. ​C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies. ​Related Assignment Criteria: 1. Describe how the selected theory can be used to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation.​ 2. Critique and apply knowledge to understand a person and environment. Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. ​C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes. ​Related Assignment Criteria: 1. Describe how the selected theory can be used to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation.​ 2. Critique and apply knowledge to understand a person and environment. Assignment Description In your previous assignment, you identified and analyzed a specific theory to apply in the Joe the King case study. In this assignment, you will build on the work you have done by deciding an actual application. Assignment Instructions The bullet points below correspond to grading criteria in the scoring guide. You may also want to read the scoring guide to better understand the performance levels that relate to each grading criterion. For this assignment, complete the following: Describe how the theory you selected can be used to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Discuss why you believe your chosen theory will be most valuable to you in your social work practice. Compare and contrast the theory you selected with at least two other theories, explaining why the theory you selected is a better fit for your practice. Additional Requirements The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. Cited resources: Minimum of three scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years. Length of paper: Minimum of four typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Attached is a copy of the Theory Identification and Analysis from the movie Joe the King (See Attachment).  Attached is a copy of the Theory Application Score Guide (See Attachment).