The development of social skills in adolescence as behavioral cusp

Authors

  • Fabiane Ferraz Silveira Fogaça Unitau Author
  • Daniely Tatmatsu UFC Author
  • Camila Negreiros Comodo ITCR Campinas Author
  • Zilda Aparecida Pereira Del Prette UFSCar Author
  • Almir Del Prette UFSCar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v21i2.1162

Keywords:

social skills, behavioral cusp, adolescence

Abstract

This paper presents a conceptual discussion that integrates the concept of behavioral cusp to the Social Skills field. A Behavioral Cusp implies a behavioral change that provides the access to new contingencies, new ambient, controlling variables and social groups. There are evidences highlighting the relationship between behavioral problems and lack of social skills in adolescents. Several studies indicate that the quality of interactions with peers is affected by a broad repertoire of social skills, which in turn indicates the criteria of the access to new ambient (behavioral cusp). It is assumed that the development of a repertoire of social skill compete with problem behaviors, for example antisocial behavior and drug abuse, emphasizing a behavioral cusp characteristic. In sum, the advantages of interpreting social skills as behavioral cusp rely on planning effective behavioral interventions.

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Published

2019-10-24

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Artigos históricos, interpretativos, teóricos, conceituais ou de discussão profissional

How to Cite

The development of social skills in adolescence as behavioral cusp. (2019). Brazilian Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, 21(2), 217-231. https://doi.org/10.31505/rbtcc.v21i2.1162