THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF PUNISHMENT ON ANDREW NEIMAN IN THE WHIPLASH MOVIE: OPERANT CONDITIONING APPROACH

Authors

Alfi Nur Kholilia Universitas Islam Sultan Agung
Diyah Fitri Wulandari Universitas Islam Sultan Agung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47701/frasa.v6i1.4738

Keywords:

Operant Conditioning Approach, Punishment, Whiplash Movie

Abstract

A person's behavior can be studied using the Operant Conditioning method with one of its main concepts, namely punishment. Giving punishment to individuals will cause a significant impact. This research examines the impact of punishment on Andrew Neiman's character in the Whiplash movie. The purpose of this research is to find out the concept of punishment and its impact contained in the Whiplash movie based on Andrew's experience. The theory used in this research is the theory of Operant Conditioning developed by B.F. Skinner. This research uses data in the form of dialogue and narrative sentences from the Whiplash movie script which are then analyzed using qualitative descriptive methods. The results of the analysis show that the impact of the punishment received by Andrew is the emergence of negative feelings, the emergence of anxiety and depression and the widespread impact. Therefore, it can be concluded that the application of punishment can affect individual behavior.

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Published

2025-03-17

How to Cite

Nur Kholilia, A., & Fitri Wulandari, D. (2025). THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF PUNISHMENT ON ANDREW NEIMAN IN THE WHIPLASH MOVIE: OPERANT CONDITIONING APPROACH. FRASA: ENGLISH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE JOURNAL, 6(1), 25–38. https://doi.org/10.47701/frasa.v6i1.4738