Unit 3 Lab Assignment: Conditioning Project
STEP 1: Your assignment is to choose one of your OWN behaviors that you would like to modify, using the conditioning principles you learned about in the text. Consider bad habits you might be interested in changing, such as biting your nails, procrastinating, not exercising, etc. You can utilize principles of classical or operant conditioning, recruit others to help you, employ successive approximations and shaping and modify schedules of reinforcement in order to improve your life.
You must spend at least 10 solid days devoted to this project in order to see solid results. Please get started right away.
STEP 2: Write a 2-3 page paper (500-800 words) about your project that explains your project, the type of conditioning you used, and the methods and procedures used to execute your project. You should explain the process of shaping the behavior and utilize any or all appropriate vocabulary. You should include at least 10 vocabulary terms from this unit along with their definitions. Be sure to cite your sources throughout the paper. Finally, include a discussion of the results and an analysis of recommendations for improvement or future changes. End with a works cited page.
Below is the point breakdown for a total of 40 points:
OutcomeClear, Comprehensive, Accurate
Answers all questions asked in a clear, comprehensive and accurate manner
20 pts
Full Marks
Always answers all questions in a clear, comprehensive and accurate manner
10 pts
Partial Credit
Sometimes answers questions in a clear, comprehensive and accurate manner
0 pts
No Marks
Never answers questions in a clear, comprehensive, and accurate manner
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources and Formatting
Incorporates information from at least three (3) outside sources and employs APA formatting.
10 pts
Full Marks
Always incorporates information from at least three (3) outside sources and employs APA formatting
5 pts
Partial Credit
Sometimes incorporates information from at least three (3) outside sources and employs APA formatting
0 pts
No Marks
Never incorporates information from at least three (3) outside sources and employs APA formatting
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCollege Level Writing
Demonstrates college level writing (grammar, spelling, page length etc.)
10 pts
Full Marks
Always demonstrates college level writing (grammar, spelling, page length)
5 pts
Partial Credit
Sometimes demonstrates college level writing (grammar, spelling, page length
0 pts
No Marks
Never demonstrates college level writing (grammar, spelling, page length
10 pts
