Modeling Therapy
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Modeling in Therapy
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Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression. Participant Modeling Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in situations...
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Use of Animal Model of Sepsis to Evaluate Novel Herbal Therapies
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Sepsis refers to a systemic inflammatory response syndrome resulting from a microbial infection, and can be simulated by a surgical technique termed cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Here we describe a method to use CLP-induced animal model to screen medicinal herbs for therapeutic agents.
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Treatment of Brain Tumors in a Mouse Model Using Sonodynamic Therapy
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Source: Mess, G., et al. Sonodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme in a Mouse Model Using a Portable Benchtop Focused Ultrasound System. J. Vis. Exp. (2023)This video demonstrates a protocol for performing sonodynamic therapy on a brain tumor in a mouse model using magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS). A sonosensitizer precursor is administered prior to treatment, which accumulates in tumor cells and is activated by focused ultrasound to produce reactive...
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An Adjuvant Therapy in a Mouse Model with an Incompletely Resected Subcutaneous Tumor
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This video illustrates testing of adjuvant or additional therapy in a mouse model with incompletely resected subcutaneous tumors. The partially tumor-resected mouse is treated with an antibody targeting the anti-cytotoxic protein of T regulatory cells, potentially reducing tumor regrowth and suggesting effective adjuvant therapy.
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Oral Combinational Antiretroviral Therapy to Treat HIV-1 Infection in a Humanized Mouse Model
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This video demonstrates an assay to evaluate the effectiveness of oral combined antiretroviral therapy (oral cART) in a human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1)-infected humanized mouse model. A combination of drugs targeting HIV-1, including nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors and integrase strand transfer inhibitors, is administered along with a nutritional supplement and antibiotics. Following the consumption of this mixture by the humanized mice infected with HIV-1, the effective...
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Observation becomes useful when the client moves from watching an adaptive response to practicing it directly. Rehearsal allows the client to reproduce the behavior, while feedback helps refine performance and reinforcement supports continued use. This progression connects what the client sees in a model with responses that can eventually be applied in everyday situations.
Feedback identifies which parts of a practiced behavior are effective and which need adjustment. Reinforcement supports repetition of adaptive responses, making continued practice more likely. Together, these elements give clients guidance and encouragement rather than leaving them to imitate a behavior without correction. Their use can strengthen skill development in structured therapeutic exercises.
Guided exposure gives clients opportunities to rehearse a target response in a structured setting before attempting it in daily life. This approach can make feared or avoided situations more manageable by pairing observation with supported practice. Repeated rehearsal helps clients develop alternative responses and may improve confidence when they face similar situations outside therapy.
Effectiveness depends on several linked conditions: the model must be credible, the target behavior must be clearly identified, and the client needs repeated opportunities to practice. A vague goal or limited rehearsal can weaken the connection between observation and performance. Clear targets and consistent practice help make the treatment more focused and applicable.
A typical exercise begins by selecting a specific adaptive behavior, followed by observation of a therapist, peer, or recorded example. The client then practices the behavior, receives feedback or reinforcement, and may repeat the exercise with guided exposure. This sequence provides a structured path from observing a response to rehearsing it for daily use.
The model may be a therapist, a peer, or a recorded example, depending on the behavior and setting. Each option demonstrates the response the client is expected to learn, while the client observes before practicing. Selecting a credible model matters because perceived trustworthiness can support engagement with the target behavior and repeated rehearsal.
Psychologists may use this approach when clients need to develop social skills, reduce avoidance or fear, or build confidence through rehearsal. It is especially relevant when practicing a response in a structured environment can prepare the client for daily situations. The method can therefore connect psychological treatment with concrete behavioral practice rather than discussion alone.