Learning Theory Project
Objective: To demonstrate an understanding of the way in which learning theories can be applied to modify behaviors.
Instructions:
- Choose a behavior that you would like to increase or decrease in yourself.
- For one week, record the instances of the behavior. What were some causes and consequences of the behavior that you noticed?
- Create a hypothesis as to why the behavior is occurring at the present time and rate.
- Briefly describe the way that Operant Conditioning, Classical Conditioning & Observational Learning/Social Modeling Theory could be used to help you change the behavior in yourself.
- For Operant Conditioning, be sure to describe the way Positive Reinforcement, Negative Reinforcement, Positive Punishment & Negative Punishment will work in your program.
- For Classical Conditioning, be sure to identify the Neutral Stimulus, Unconditioned Stimulus, Unconditioned Response, Conditioned Stimulus & Conditioned Response in your program.
- Choose one program (from Q#4) to implement for one week and note any modifications.
- Summarize the results. Interpret them by applying the theory that you chose. Evaluate what factors contributed to the success or failure of your program.
FORMATTING GUIDELINES:
- Approximately 3 pages long
- Times New Roman, size 12 font
- Double-spaced
- 1-inch margins on all sides
- APA-style cover page, reference page & in-text citations
- Include (1) scholarly journal research article to support your arguments (you can use any of the articles I posted on Moodle)
- All work MUST be submitted through the assignment dropbox on Moodle
