Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper analyzing the formation of habits using behavioral and social/cognitive approaches. Your paper should cover the following areas:

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Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper analyzing the formation of habits using behavioral and social/cognitive approaches. Your paper should cover the following areas:

  • Analyze one of your habits. This could be either a “good habit” or a “bad habit”.
  • Descrube your habit and the sequence of behaviors involved in it.
    • How did you develop this habit?
    • Were there role models for this habit? Which people influenced the adoption of this habit?
    • Why do you continue it? Has there been a time when you have attempted to break this habit?
  • How would behavior theory (classical and/or operant conditioning) explain how this habit developed and is maintained?
  • Analyze whether elements of social/cognitive theory may also explain how the habit formed and is maintained.
  • If you wanted to change this habit, outline a plan that applies operant conditioning principles to change it. You could consider either increasing, or decreasing its frequency.
  • On balance, does the behavioral theory or the social/cognitive theory best explain your personality characteristics and behaviors? Explain.

Include an introduction and conclusion in your paper.

Cite appropriate academic sources to support your discussion, analysis and recommendations. The UOPX Library is an excellent (and preferred)  resource for academic research.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Provide examples of how research methods are used to study the process of learning

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Complete Parts 1 and 2 for this assignment.

Part 1

Watch the “Ethics vs. Psychological Research” video in the Week One Electronic Reserve Readings.

Part 2

Professional psychologists, in nonclinical fields, provide valuable consultation services to governmental, corporate, nonprofit agency, and individual clients. Many times this advice focuses on application of learning theory to educational or training tasks.

Select one of the following professional fields:

  • Environmental or evolutionary psychology
  • Forensic psychology
  • Health or sports psychology
  • Industrial/organizational or engineering psychology

Create a 5- to 7-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes for a client explaining psychological learning theory and how it can be applied in the workplace.

Address the following in your presentation:

  • How the basic tenants of theory influence the study of learning
  • How psychological learning theory can be applied in the workplace
  • Provide examples of how research methods are used to study the process of learning
  • Any American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines or specific division ethical guidelines relevant to your presentation

Note. If you select industrial/organizational psychology, you might prepare a presentation for an audience of manufacturers on how learning theory can be used to design effective training programs for product assemblers on a moving assembly line.

Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.  Please reference at least two peer reviewed journal articles.

Examine in depth how social psychological principles of persuasion are relevant, citing scholarly research (which may include course resources) on the specific principle you are addressing in your analysis.

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To prepare for this assignment, please read the Harnessing the Science of Persuasion article.

Persuasion is oftentimes considered an art, but it is based on the psychological science of social influence. With knowledge of the key principles that undergird this process, you may become a savvier consumer. You may also find ways to implement these strategies effectively in your personal and professional life.

Before beginning your paper, select one of the six fundamental principles identified in Cialdini (2014).

  • Assemble at least three advertisements, commercials, or personal experiences/observations that illustrate this principle. Do not use examples from the course resources.
    • Submit your examples (paste ads into the document, include URL links, and/or provide a synopsis), along with a one paragraph description of each clearly indicating how the advertisement, commercial, or personal experience/observation illustrates the selected principle.

Then, in your paper,

  • Examine in depth how social psychological principles of persuasion are relevant, citing scholarly research (which may include course resources) on the specific principle you are addressing in your analysis.
  • Identify characteristics of the communicator, the message, and the target audience, considering key situational and contextual factors.
  • Produce a plan to intentionally enhance persuasiveness.
    • What are various alternative principles and/or techniques one might employ effectively?
  • Discuss ethical issues relevant to the collected examples, as well as your own persuasive plan.
  • Apply this insight to your own personal or professional life. Specifically, how might you utilize this insight moving forward?

The Art and Science of Persuasion paper

Determine whether Aaliyah has a substance use disorder. Include a discussion of DSM criteria. Use the template to help you make the assessment.

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Assignment 2: LASA I—Amphetamine Use and Abuse

BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL STEPS AND MEET THE GRADING CRITERIA

Aaliyah continues to struggle with balancing her work hours and her schoolwork. She has been drinking coffee to help her stay awake, but it is no longer working. She has an exam coming up and needs to stay up to study.

Aaliyah decides to take an amphetamine to stay awake to study for the exam. She promises herself that she will only take it this one time for the exam. The drug allows her to stay awake and alert while she is studying for the exam. She also feels that she is learning the material better as a result of the amphetamine. When the grades are in, Aaliyah receives an A on her work.

As the semester continues, Aaliyah turns to amphetamines more and more often to help her stay awake to complete her schoolwork. Soon, Aaliyah finds that one pill no longer keeps her awake as long as she needs.

She starts taking more than one pill at a time. She knows that taking amphetamines so often is not good for her health, and she finds she experiences an increase in headaches when she takes them, but she continues to take them because they are helping her be successful in school and at work.

Based on the case study, prepare a paper that addresses the following:

  • Examine the change in amphetamine use and abuse in the U.S. from the 1950s to the present.
  • Explain to which schedule amphetamines belong and why they are on the Schedule of Controlled Substances.
  • Explain the effects Aaliyah might be experiencing as a result of her regular amphetamine use. Be sure to include:
    • Acute effects, chronic effects, and withdrawal
    • Effects on physiology (brain and body), behavior, mood, and toxicity
  • Give at least three indications from the case study suggesting there may be a problem with Aaliyah’s substance use. That is, describe at least three likely behaviors that Aaliyah is likely to exhibit if she is misusing amphetamines.

Determine whether Aaliyah has a substance use disorder. Include a discussion of DSM criteria. Use the template to help you make the assessment.

Write a 4-5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

Download the diagnosis template to use with this assignment. HERE IT IS!!!

 

Diagnosis Template:
Place a check in front of each symptom that is present

 

  •   Substance is taken in larger amounts or for longer periods than intended
  •   A persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to cut down or regulate substance use
  •   A great deal of time spent obtaining the substance, using the substance, or recovering from
    substance use
  •   An intense desire or urge for the substance
  •   Use results in failure to fulfill major obligations at work, home, or school
  •   Continued use in spite of social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the
    substance use
  •   Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of the
    substance use
  •   Recurrent use in situations where it is physically hazardous
  •   Continued use in spite of persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problems that occur as
    a result of or exacerbated by substance use
  •   Tolerance

 

 Withdrawal

 

 Need for more of the substance to achieve desired effect
 Markedly diminished effect when using the same amount of the substance

 

 Presence of characteristic withdrawal syndrome when the substance is not present  Using the substance to alleviate withdrawal symptoms

 

(Note: Criteria of tolerance and withdrawal are not considered to be met for those individuals taking medications under appropriate medical supervision)

Two or more checks on this list = substance use disorder

Reference

American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsExamined the change in amphetamine use and abuse in the U.S. from the 1950s to the present.24Explained why amphetamine is on the Schedule of Controlled Substances and to which schedule it belongs.20Explained the acute, chronic, and withdrawal effects of amphetamines on physiology, behavior, mood, and toxicity.40Described at least 3 behaviors Aaliyah is likely to exhibit if she is misusing amphetamines.40Used DSM criteria to determine whether Aaliyah has a substance use disorder.32Style (4 points): Tone, audience, and word choice Organization (12 points):Introduction, transitions, and conclusion
Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
APA Elements (16 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style44Total:200