200 words each discussion board /1 reference each
Discussion Board 1
Complete the Learning
Styles quiz available at http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml.
Share results and comment on the validity of such tests. Be sure to address the
following questions:
Are the results of such tests
really helpful to know?
Is there a better way to examine
individual learning?
How do we learn new information?
Explain.
Discussion Board 2
Complete the following:
Investigate the definition and
function of the term hypothesis.
Provide three examples of a strong
hypothesis.
Explain the guidelines for
creating a testable hypothesis.
Create a hypothesis based on
something you would be interested in researching.
Discussion Board 3
Chapter 4 discusses
substance use and abuse. Several states have made marijuana legal.
What is your opinion on the
legalization of marijuana? Provide evidence from research that supports
your opinion.
Discusssion Board 4
Chapter 6 discusses
Classical and Operant Conditioning. Conduct outside research to learn more
about the topic and current common uses for each form of conditioning. Use
research and the textbook to answer the following questions:
Which form of conditioning is used
most for behavior modification? Why does this form work better?
Why would Classical Conditioning
help someone in their daily life functioning?
Which form of conditioning would
you most likely see in a classroom setting?
Create your own examples of each
form of conditioning. Be sure to include the following information in your
answer.
In addressing classical
conditioning:
Identify UCS, UCR, NS, CS, and
CR.
Discuss any stimulus
generalization that you observed.
Discuss any extinction and
spontaneous that occurred.
In addressing operant
conditioning:
Identify negative and positive
reinforcements and punishments.
Label the schedule of
reinforcement or punishmen
