Behavioral learning vs cognitive learning

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RESEARCH PAPER: FINAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS You will write a Research Paper that will compare Behavioral Learning Theories and Cognitive Learning Theories. You will include a title page, a 150–250-word abstract, an 8-page body, and a reference page. The body will include an introduction, 6 sections, and a conclusion. The paper must be written in current APA format. Current APA Level 1 sub-headings must be used throughout the paper. The 6 main sections of the paper will address the following topics: 1. Historical Development of Each Theory—For each theory, discuss prominent persons and their corresponding historic research. Include how the theory has been developed over time. Have there been significant changes from its development to what current researchers in the area believe? 2. Key Concepts of Each Theory—This section will focus on the major points of each theory. How is new information acquired? What are the goals of learning? What is unique about each theory? 3. Research Support for Each Theory—This section will include a review of 4 peer-reviewed scholarly research articles. The first 2 articles will address research in which Behavior Learning Theory has been applied. The other 2 articles will use Cognitive Learning Theory in the research. Each article must show the effectiveness of the learning theory it addresses. 4. Educational Implications—This section will discuss the implications for how learning takes place in the classroom. Discuss the benefits and applications of each theory. How would each theory say people learn in a classroom setting? What are the benefits to teaching new information utilizing each theory? 5. Biblical Worldview—Discuss what the Bible says regarding learning behavior in humans. How would a biblical worldview impact a learner? Include chapter and verse when citing the Bible. 6. Most Effective Theory of Learning—Select which theory of learning (Behavioral or Cognitive) you believe is most effective. Substantiate your decision with research support citing journal articles and your textbook. Reference Requirements Required sources for this paper include the Bible, your textbook, 4 peer-reviewed journal articles, and at least 2 additional scholarly sources. Remaining sources must address educational implications, historical context, and/or biblical worldview topics related to Behavioral and Cognitive Learning Theories. At least 4 of the sources (the peer-reviewed journal articles) must have been published within the last 10 years. Popular writing and web pages are NOT acceptable sources for this paper. Refer to the provided grading rubric to fully understand the requirements for this assignment

Statistical analysis in psychology

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1. (25 points) A prison psychologist recorded the number of rule infractions for 15 prison inmates over a sixmonth period to be 5, 4, 2, 4, 3, 5, 2, 0, 4, 4, 5, 5, 3, 4, and 3. a. Make a frequency table. b. Make a histogram based on the frequency table.

c. Describe in words the shape of the histogram. 2. (25 points) Identify and solve this problem by hand. The head of public safety notices that the average driving speed at a particular intersection averages μ = 35 mph with a standard deviation of σ = 7.5 mph. After a school speed limit sign of 20 mph is placed at the intersection, the first 40 cars travel past at an average speed of 32 mph. Using the .01 significance level, was there a significant change in driving speed? a. Use the five steps of hypothesis testing (report results in APA format). b. Sketch the distributions involved. c. Figure the confidence limits for the 99% confidence interval.

Psychological Strategies

Description Your assignment this week is to submit the topic for your research review.

Reflect on how different psychological strategies and, at least one theory, apply to the population of choice for your topic. You will also submit a mind map showing the topic you brainstormed and the key strategies and theory (themes/subthemes) related to it.

You will receive feedback regarding the appropriateness of the topic you have chosen. Remember, the topic must be one that relates to an issue in psychology and its connections to the welfare of the human being.

These include: (a) compliance with medical treatments (including diet and exercise programs); (b) appointments, organ, and blood donation motivation; (c) psychological issues in caregiving and palliative care; and (d) health promotion and its impact on disease processes.

It also must be a topic for which solutions have been proposed and researched in the health psychology literature because you will eventually evaluate the evidence-based programs related to your topic. In evaluating an evidence-based program two important tips are: (a) the process to achieve the outcomes (process evaluation); and (b) the outcomes that were achieved (outcomes evaluations). An accurate evaluation must have these two elements. For you, the “how” of an evaluation leads to the “what” of an evaluation. You cannot have one without the other. Results of a program do not magically appear without good methodology!

Neuro workshop paper

This assignment provides the opportunity for students to select, research, and present a neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disorder. Students will have opportunity to explore the neurobiology of the chosen topic. Students will write a 6-8 page paper on a designed topic due week One and then present the topic in PowerPoint Slides (5) during week three WebEx meeting. The presentation will be 10 minutes. NOTE: Students will be assigned in groups of to complete this paper/presentation. Instructions: Week One: Paper: Neuro Workshop Paper 100 points Students will work in pairs for this assignment. Please work with your assigned partner. Select a topic from the list provided below. Students should submit a 6-8 page paper, written in current APA format using excellent grammar, spelling and syntax, and include 4-5 scientific peer reviewed resources including the text written within the past five years. Paper will consist of title page/6-8 content pages/reference page(s). Content of the paper will include: Description of specific neurological issue/ mental health issue Neurophysiology/Pathophysiology Typical clinical presentation. Screening and Diagnostic methods. Evaluation, Treatment and Management Plans. Teaching/Health promotion /Follow-ups and Referrals. Risks to patient and society for non-compliance with treatment, if applicable. Role of the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Christian Worldview. Submit via Bb Safe Assign during Week one no later 11:59 PM EST Sunday night. (See grading rubric) Pick from the following topics below: Neurocognitive disorders: Dementia with Lewy bodies Vascular dementia Alzheimer disease Neurodevelopmental disorders: Intellectual developmental disorder Autism spectrum disorder Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder

Negotiation and Human Behavior Processes

Assignment Overview: Understanding the negotiation process and negotiation strategies are critical managerial skills, as part of the methods of conflict resolution. Based on the assigned background readings, this Case allows you to articulate your understanding of negotiation process and strategy, as well as the human behavioral factors that can affect both process and outcome. Case Assignment: After completing the required readings: -Articulate the process of negotiation in the workplace. What (specifically) does the process involve, start to finish, once a conflict has been identified? -Explain each of the human decision processes that may affect negotiations, including: –cognitive biases –personality, motivation –emotion/moods –trust –reputations/relationships –gender –culture * Please use subheadings within the Case to show where each is discussed. Assignment Expectations:

-Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to support your analysis. -Provide a response of 3-5 pages, not including title page and references IMPORTANT: As we have multiple required items to be addressed herein, please use subheadings to show where you are responding to each required item and to ensure that none are omitted. Support your paper with peer-reviewed articles and reliable sources. Use at least three references and a minimum of two of these from peer-reviewed sources. For additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals, see http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php and for evaluating internet sources: https://www.library.georgetown.edu/tutorials/research-guides/evaluating-internet-content. Paraphrase all source information into your own words carefully, and use in-text citations.

Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Testing

Create a PowerPoint presentation with 16 to 20 slides (not including the title and reference slides) entitled Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychological Testing. Provide 2 to 3 slides for each of the required topics and include appropriate citations of referenced sources. Separate reference slides, which follow APA formatting guidelines for a References page, must be included at the end of the presentation. Create your own template and organize presentation in the below sequence with no font smaller than 20 pt. Please use relevant figures and graphics and cite any images used. If a table or figure from a journal article is included, cite using APA. The notes section of each slide must include the text for oral comments that would be made to a live audience. The Ethical and Social Implications of Testing Provide an overview and brief evaluation of the ethical and social implications of psychological assessment. Professional Responsibilities Describe the responsibilities of both test publishers and test users. Testing Individuals Representing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Analyze and describe issues related to the testing of cultural and linguistic minorities. Reliability Explain the common sources of measurement error and how measurement error can impact reliability. Validity Create a diagram or figure to compare the types of validity discussed in the textbook. Describe the extra validity concerns related to testing. Review the articles by Fergus (2013), Kosson, et al. (2013) and Mathieu, Hare, Jones, Babiak, & Neumann (2013). Analyze the information presented in these articles on factor analysis and describe how it is used to validate the constructs of the instruments. Reference: Fergus, T. A. (2013). A comparison of three self-report measures of intolerance of uncertainty: An examination of structure and incremental explanatory power in a community sample. Psychological Assessment, 25(4), 1322-1331. doi: 10.1037/a0034103 Reference: Kosson, D. S., Neumann, C. S., Forth, A. E., Salekin, R. T., Hare, R. D., Krischer, M. K., & Svecke, K. (2013). Factor structure of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version (PCL:YV) in adolescent females. Psychological Assessment, 25(1), 71-83. doi: 10.1037/a0028986 Reference: Mathieu, C., Hare, R. D., Jones, D. N., Babiak, P., & Neumann, C. S. (2013). Factor structure of the B-Scan 360: A measure of corporate psychopathy. Psychological Assessment, 25(1), 288-293. doi: 10.1037/a0029262 Clinical Versus Statistical Prediction Compare clinical and statistical prediction of mental health decisions based on the work of Ægisdóttir, et al. (2006) and Grove & Lloyd (2006). Reference: Ægisdóttir, S., White, M. J., Spengler, P. M., Maugherman, A. S., Anderson, L. A., Cook, R. S., Nichols, C. N.,…Rush, J. D. (2006). The meta-analysis of clinical judgment project: Fifty-six years of accumulated research on clinical versus statistical prediction. The Counseling Psychologist, 34(3), 341-382. doi:10.1177/0011000005285875 Reference: Grove, W. M., & Lloyd, M. (2006). Meehl’s contribution to clinical versus statistical prediction. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 115(2), 192-194. doi: 10.1037/0021-843X.115.2.192

Positive Psychology – Perspectives of Well-being Portfolio

Portfolio Guidance Please read the instructions below carefully.

For the purpose of this assignment, you are required to try out two positive psychology interventions that have been trialled by researchers and reported in academic papers.

You can choose any two interventions from our selected list, but it is recommended that you choose ones that require less than one month to apply, due to time limitations. You can choose whether to apply them in parallel or one after the other. You are asked to choose your interventions from our Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs) for your GC7911 Assessment. You are also required to use two positive psychology questionnaires that have been validated by researchers and reported in academic papers.

You can choose any two questionnaires from our selected list, but you have to link your choice of questionnaires to the choice of interventions that you have chosen to try out. It is recommended that you use the questionnaires to measure the effects of the interventions by conducting pre-and-post intervention measurements. However, this is not mandatory, and some questionnaires may not be appropriate for this type of usage e.g. the VIA Strengths survey. You are asked to choose from our Positive Psychology Scale Selection for GC7911 Assessment.

Why is understanding social psychology important in offender rehabilitation

Paper details Respond to the following in 100 to 150 words each: 1. What is social psychology? How does this field differ from other social science fields? Why is understanding social psychology important in offender rehabilitation? 2. What is the “self?” How may the “self” develop and change over time? How can you apply this information to offenders seeking rehabilitation? 3. In 100 to 150 words each, define the following terms and describe how they may influence working with offenders. Provide an example for each. a. Heuristics: b. Schemas: c. Automatic and Controlled Processing: d. Errors in Social Cognition:

Assess how your attitudes and behaviors connect in order to understand how cognitive dissonance as a cognitive process can influence the way you think and what attitudes you hold.

Textbook: Heinzen, T., & Goodfriend, W. (2019). Social psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Instructions In this assignment, you will assess how your attitudes and behaviors connect in order to understand how cognitive dissonance as a cognitive process can influence the way you think and what attitudes you hold. This assignment is divided into three parts, so it is suggested that you begin working on it in advance. Part I: Pick a debatable issue that you think is important to address in society today (e.g., universal healthcare). Write a paragraph discussing why you care about and agree with the importance of this issue, and why others should care about this issue as well. Allow one day before moving on to the next part. Part II: Make sure at least one day has passed since writing the first paragraph. Now, write another paragraph detailing what you personally do to promote this viewpoint. What actions do you take to support this cause? How have you specifically contributed to promoting this issue in the recent past? You will include both of these paragraphs in your essay. Part III: To complete your essay, identify your chosen topic in an introductory section and include your paragraphs from Parts I and II. Then, reflect on your previous responses by addressing the following points. Discuss the differences between your arguments from the first paragraph (in which you show the importance of the topic) and the second paragraph (in which you discuss how you personally act on your viewpoint). Are your attitudes about the importance of the issue reflected in your behaviors (i.e., is there dissonance between your attitudes and your behaviors)? How do you feel about the level of dissonance between your attitudes and behaviors? Elaborate on whether you think that your opinion of the importance of this topic has changed, particularly thinking about your initial thoughts on the topic before you wrote either paragraph. Briefly describe how experiencing cognitive dissonance about a debatable issue may make a person more susceptible to social influence, such as conformity, from others who hold opposing opinions. Throughout your discussion, incorporate research on cognitive dissonance from your textbook or another resource to support your claims. Your response should be at least two pages in length, and you must use at least two sources as references, one of which may be your textbook. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Please format your paper and all citations in accordance with APA guidelines.

Areas of Interest and Practical Applications in Cognitive Psychology

 Areas of Interest and Practical Applications in Cognitive Psychology discussion topic

 

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Draft a topic suggestion by identifying your particular area of interest in cognitive psychology (attention, learning, memory, language, or decision making), select an applied setting (education, law, mental health, or technology), and describe the contemporary problem as it relates to your topic and setting. Last, draft three potential research questions that explore potential improvements related to your topic and the applied setting. For example, if you suggested the topic of attention and online students, the applied setting would be education, and you might develop the following research questions: How does multitasking while studying (e.g., listening to music while reading, or texting while reading) influence attention to course material? How do individuals with ADHD perform in an online learning environment, and what strategies can help them succeed? What strategies can teachers and students use to increase attention to relevant material in an online course? The instructor will provide feedback on your topic submission and make recommendations as to which research question is most feasible to pursue, given the parameters of the final project.