Question

Rudolf Dreikurs theory "THE SOCIAL DISCIPLINE MODEL"

1. How can you apply this theory to nursing student? minimum 150 words.

2. Depending on the age group of the student, do they know and understand the true difference between a consequence and punishment? minimum 150 words

Answer 1

1.The social discipline theory by Rudolf Dreikurs lies on social psychology of people reacting to stimuli from external environment and how they behave in handling it.

This theory can be applied on the students to know about their behaviour in facing new challenges and it blames or criticises them when they are unable to do it.It mainly describes the attention, power ,control,revenge or result of inadequacy.

The nursing student can fit into it because the education taken by them is completely different and wants to be studious and practical to achieve success in their career.When they pay less attention in the class it can affect their knowledge level by inadequacy in theoretical subject.There are also students who tries to get attention specially,  may misbehave by dominating others and control others for their action which is a sort of misbehaviour .If the desired thing as per the student wish doesn't occur it may seed revenge behaviour in them.The last one being inadequacy or helpless to find a solution due to their behaviour.

Hence a teacher should identify this behaviour in the students and help them to come out of the misbehaviour

2.Consequences is an act of modelling the behaviour of an individual right from their childhood. It always gives a positive output and makes the student realise what is and what is wrong.They try to choose the right side always with proper guidance.

Children who are in their toddler stage or unaware of the consequences for their action.As they grow they learn for instance if a child spills water on the floor and walks over it may be unaware of the consequence of a fall by slipping. In their school age they develop their behaviour in understanding it.

Punishment is an unpleasant experience for an action.Students learn this faster and understand it easily. For instance if a student breaks something in the classroom will be aware they they will be punished for their actions.A pre school children ,one who is in creeches will be less aware of it whereas a grown up student can understand it.

As they grow they tend to differentiate the real differences between consequences and punishment.