For this assignment, we continue our learning about and applying a different psychological concept to our personal and/or professional lives. Of the many ways that we can learn the many concepts from the book, applying the information helps us learn more on a deeper level as well as aid us in organizing and articulating our thoughts and feelings.
Choose at least one concept that interests you from the textbook chapter (s) of the week. You can write about:
What you learned about the topic
Your thoughts and feelings about the topic
How the topic could be applied to your life
Any examples that pertain to the topic that might have occurred in your life
How the topic might influence your future
How the topic might influence your relationship with others
What you thought you knew and what might have changed your mind
In this unit, we will be studying the various ways that we learn and acquire knowledge. Our discussion will include the various learning theories, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, and cognitive learning, that would include our life experiences. We will also be reviewing some of the social and ethical implications of learning.
Objectives:
Discuss the role of learning theory in psychology by completing a discussion.
Examine the concept of classical conditioning and how it can be used to explain behavior by completing activities.
Examine the concept of operant conditioning and how it can be used to explain behavior and behavior modification by completing a discussion.
Discuss social cognitive theories of learning and their relevance to key social issues by completing activities.
Compare and contrast the various learning theories by completing activities.
