For self-management to be an effective tool for behavior change, it is important to understand the techniques and the benefits it provides. It is possible to replace bad habits with good ones, conquer difficult and lengthy tasks, and accomplish personal goals through self-management.
For this Discussion, you will examine the benefits of helping clients use self-management strategies to modify behavior. You will discuss your own study behaviors and the use of the self-management techniques you might use to improve your study habits
To Prepare
- Review the Learning Resources for this week, including the required weekly media programs, to gain an understanding of self-management techniques. Note: It is critical for you to review all media for this week prior to completing this Discussion.
- Post an explanation of the benefits of using self-management strategies with clients. Describe how you can use self-management techniques to improve your personal study behaviors.
Resources
- Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.
- Chapter 29, “Self-Management” (pp. 681–712)
- Carr, M. E. (2016). Self‐management of challenging behaviours associated with autism spectrum disorder: A meta‐analysisLinks to an external site.. Australian Psychologist, 51(4), 316–333. doi:10.1111/ap.12227
- Koegel, L. K., Park, M. N., & Koegel, R. L. (2014). Using self-management to improve the reciprocal social conversation of children with autism spectrum disorderLinks to an external site.. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 44(5), 1055–1063. doi:10.1007/s10803-013-1956-y