Human Learning and Job Loss

Abstract

This paper aims to present a review of the given annotated bibliography about the possible influence that psychology can have on human learning and job loss. For the purpose of review, all the literature is deeply studied and analyzed, and a proper review has been presented. The paper addresses the thesis as well as the scope of the study, the methodology and the possible conclusions and findings.

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Introduction4

Discussion4

Social Learning4

Social Learning Theory4

Conceptualization of Social Learning5

Relationship between Behaviorism and Cognitive Processes5

Assessment of the Social Learning Theory6

A Contemporary Learning Theory Perspective on the Etiology of Anxiety disorders7

Relation of Anxiety with Job Loss8

Loss of Identity as it Relates to Job Loss8

Erikson Theory8

Identity vs. Role Confusion9

Psychological Impacts of Job Loss10

Health Impacts of Job Loss10

Employability during Unemployment11

Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment13

Conclusion13

References15

Human Learning and Job Loss

Introduction

Job loss can be defined as the situation of a person who want to work and have the ability to do so, but is still unemployed in spite of his research and desire (Stearns & Lamplugh, 1995). People may lose their jobs because of redundancies, the closure of the company, or even a simple abandonment of the work environment, which naturally brings with it an increased risk of attack of various disorders. As a result of being jobless, an individual becomes a victim of various complexities that may relate to psychology, health and social life. Job loss is a critical scenario that brings a lot of ups and downs in the person's life (Kates et al., 1990). This research paper provides the after effects of job loss through various modern researches and theories. In addition, the paper also provides the possible ways to feel employed while being unemployed to avoid stress and anxiety.

Discussion

Social Learning

Social Learning Theory

The social learning theory states that people have the ability to learn by observing the behaviors, attitudes, and emotional reactions of someone else (Cundill et al. 2010). Albert Bandura argued that it is not possible for all the learning to take place through association (Classical conditioning), or on the basis of consequences (operant conditioning) because not every behavior or task are performed by every individual so that learning can take place by experiencing the consequence (Darity, 2008). The social learning theory attempts to go beyond the consideration of human behavior in response to stimuli of behaviorism. The learning behavior always occurs, according to this theory, in a social setting. This implies that, in addition to learning the rules of conduct through the reactions others have to their actions.

Conceptualization of Social Learning

The conceptualization of social learning has been changed with the passage of time. The newer studies about the issue define how people are able to learn and the processes that are involved in learning (Carl, 2011). In addition, the idea of individual learning has shifted into a broader perspective to define the social learning at organizational level. The study shows that there should be change in knowledge and observation between the two individuals and groups to be able to learn socially (Babbie, ...