A social learning rationale and suggestions for behavioral treatment with American Indian alcohol abusers

Social learning theory postulates that modeling of overt behavior and the individual's cognitive representation of his/her behavior are two factors causally related to one's actions. Four factors are identified as central to alcohol abuse among American Indians: (a) rapid consumption of al...

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Published in:Addictive behaviors 1981, Vol.6 (1), p.75-81
Main Authors: Bach, Paul J., Bornstein, Philip H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alcohol Drinking
Alcoholism - etiology
Alcoholism - therapy
Arizona
Behavior Therapy
Cultural Characteristics
Humans
Indians, North American
Learning
Male
Middle Aged
Peer Group
Psychological Theory
Time Factors
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Summary:Social learning theory postulates that modeling of overt behavior and the individual's cognitive representation of his/her behavior are two factors causally related to one's actions. Four factors are identified as central to alcohol abuse among American Indians: (a) rapid consumption of alcohol; (b) outmoded models of prolonged intoxication; (c) non-responsibility for intoxicated behavior; and (d) the peer drinking group. It is demonstrated that each of these four factors can be adequately accounted for using a social learning theory paradigm and consequently addressed within a behavioral treatment program.
ISSN:0306-4603
1873-6327
DOI:10.1016/S0306-4603(81)80013-5