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Case Study Chapter 15: Janice
Janice has become a famous rock singer. She appears in front of audiences throughout the
country, and always receives an overwhelming response. Few people know the long, hard road
she had to walk to reach stardom status.
Janice grew up in a poor environment. Her parents were divorced, and she did not have contact
with her father. Her mother worked at a local factory and spent long hours away from home.
Janice entertained herself by walking around the streets, getting involved in idle games, and
listening to music. Unfortunately, Janice made friends with the wrong crowd and by the time she
was 15 years old, she started using drugs and alcohol. She neglected her school work and failed
Grade 10. Her mother sent her to stay with her uncle and aunt, who were very strict. They sent
Janice to a good school and encouraged her to work hard. However, Janice struggled to do well
and make friends - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -her environment
A behaviourist would consider how the environment influenced Janice's behaviour. Her mother
was not at home to discipline her and she mixed with the wrong crowd. See section 15.2 in your
prescribed book.
,Case Study Chapter 15: Janice
Janice has become a famous rock singer. She appears in front of audiences throughout the
country, and always receives an overwhelming response. Few people know the long, hard road
she had to walk to reach stardom status.
Janice grew up in a poor environment. Her parents were divorced, and she did not have contact
with her father. Her mother worked at a local factory and spent long hours away from home.
Janice entertained herself by walking around the streets, getting involved in idle games, and
listening to music. Unfortunately, Janice made friends with the wrong crowd and by the time she
was 15 years old, she started using drugs and alcohol. She neglected her school work and failed
Grade 10. Her mother sent her to stay with her uncle and aunt, who were very strict. They sent
Janice to a good school and encouraged her to work hard. However, Janice struggled to do well
and make friends - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -Her mother was not at home to discipline her and
she mixed with the wrong crowd.
A behaviourist would consider how the environment influenced Nopinki's behaviour. Her mother
was not at home to discipline her and she mixed with the wrong crowd. The other options refer
to biological and psychodynamic aspects. See section 15.2
Case Study Chapter 15: Janice
, Janice has become a famous rock singer. She appears in front of audiences throughout the
country, and always receives an overwhelming response. Few people know the long, hard road
she had to walk to reach stardom status.
Janice grew up in a poor environment. Her parents were divorced, and she did not have contact
with her father. Her mother worked at a local factory and spent long hours away from home.
Janice entertained herself by walking around the streets, getting involved in idle games, and
listening to music. Unfortunately, Janice made friends with the wrong crowd and by the time she
was 15 years old, she started using drugs and alcohol. She neglected her school work and failed
Grade 10. Her mother sent her to stay with her uncle and aunt, who were very strict. They sent
Janice to a good school and encouraged her to work hard. However, Janice struggled to do well
and make friends - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔ -observable
Behaviourists consider only observable behaviour. Therefore, a behaviourist would consider
Janice's observable behaviour (such as alcohol and drug abuse), how hard she works, her singing
behaviour, and her assertiveness. See section 15.3.1
Case Study Chapter 15: Janice
Janice has become a famous rock singer. She appears in front of audiences throughout the
country, and always receives an overwhelming response. Few people know the long, hard road
she had to walk to reach stardom status.