Philosophers who believe that truth can emerge from the careful use of reason are known as

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1) John wants to train his dog, Spot, to shake hands. John decides to reward Spot with a treat every time Spot raises his paw. John hopes to increase Spot’s handshaking behavior by following the behavior with a reward. This is an example of

 

A. [removed] aversive conditioning
B. [removed] positive reinforcement
C. [removed] extinction
D. [removed] negative reinforcement
2) Philosophers who believe that truth can emerge from the careful use of reason are known as

 

A. [removed] Dualists
B. [removed] Rationalists
C. [removed] Nativists
D. [removed] Empiricists
3) The two branches of statistical methods are

 

A. [removed] quadratic; quantitative
B. [removed] informal; formal
C. [removed] quantitative; qualitative
D. [removed] consumer; quantum
4) In a topographical representation of the motor cortex, the homunculus is the largest area devoted to

 

A. [removed] arms and legs
B. [removed] the face
C. [removed] the tongue
D. [removed] the hands
5) What theorist presents a hierarchy of needs and motivations?

 

A. [removed] Abraham Maslow
B. [removed] Carl Jung
C. [removed] B.F. Skinner
D. [removed] Sigmund Freud
6) Which of the following would be a concern for a person during early adulthood?

 

A. [removed] Relationships
B. [removed] Midlife Crisis
C. [removed] Leisure-time activities
D. [removed] Civic responsibility
7) In operant conditioning, which of the following is accurate?

 

A. [removed] Any response that is followed by a reinforcing stimulus tends to be repeated.
B. [removed] Any response that is followed by reward tends to become extinct.
C. [removed] Any response that is preceded by a reinforcing stimulus tends to be repeated.
D. [removed] Any response that is followed by punishment is likely to not be repeated.
8) The child begins to initiate, not imitate activities; to develop a conscience; and to experience a sexual identity. The ______stage, as defined by Erik Erikson, involves the crisis of initiative versus guilt.

 

A. [removed] Infant
B. [removed] Preschooler
C. [removed] School-age child
D. [removed] Toddler
9) Which theorist is most associated with Social Learning Theory?

 

A. [removed] Carl Rogers
B. [removed] Albert Bandura
C. [removed] Rollo May
D. [removed] B.F. Skinner
10) Which of the following is one of the five subtypes of schizophrenia?

 

A. [removed] Delusional
B. [removed] Organized
C. [removed] Complex
D. [removed] Catatonic
11) The two psychologists credited with being the main founders of Industrial and Organizational Psychology are

 

A. [removed] Sherlin and Billingsly
B. [removed] Freud and Jung
C. [removed] Hebb and Skinner
D. [removed] Munsterberg and Scott
12) Culture-bound syndromes refer to

 

A. [removed] medical conditions found in geographic areas of the world
B. [removed] medical or psychic conditions limited to specific societies or cultural areas
C. [removed] cultural names for common conditions found around the world
D. [removed] medical or psychic conditions that are influenced by cultural factors
13) Environmental psychology can be defined as a behavioral science that investigates the interrelationships between

 

A. [removed] physical environment and human behavior
B. [removed] emotional motivations and human behavior
C. [removed] family dynamic and work behavior
D. [removed] biological causes of physiological disregard
14) Validity in testing refers to which of the following?

 

A. [removed] Test scores are stable
B. [removed] Different forms of the test can be used
C. [removed] The test is measuring what it set to measure
D. [removed] Whether the test is available in different languages
15) Most psychotherapists would describe themselves as being

 

A. [removed] Psychoanalytic
B. [removed] Behavioral
C. [removed] Cognitive
D. [removed] Eclectic

Explain the role of reward and punishment in your selected learning situation.

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Select a learning situation, such as learning how to ride a bike, or learning how to cook scrambled eggs. Toilet training is a common selection; however, see if you can come up with something other than this one as it is the most commonly used.  I will accept any learning situation you select, my comment is only to see if can stretch your thoughts beyond the obvious or common situations and to encourage your creativity, as well as your research.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you evaluate the application of instrumental conditioning to your selected learning situation. As a part of your evaluation, you must address the following items:

·         Describe your selected learning situation.

·         Compare and contrast the concepts of positive and negative reinforcement as they relate to your selected situation.

·         Explain the role of reward and punishment in your selected learning situation.

·         Explain which form of instrumental conditioning would be most effective in your selected situation

Puting The Puzzle Together

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Assignment 1: Putting the Puzzle Together

Every group, whether social or professional, has roles that need to be filled in order for the group to function effectively. Sometimes, people choose the role they want to play. At other times, people may naturally fall into a role without even realizing it. Research group roles or group dynamics using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet. Write an essay on the topic. Address the following:

  1. What types of group roles are there? Name and describe at least six different roles.  Also, note that similar roles are known by different names, for example,leader and facilitator. What you call a role is not as important as doing a good job of explaining the purpose and duties of each role.
  2. Can some roles have more than one person in that role in one group? If so, which roles are they? Which roles, if any, cannot have more than one person in the role in one group? Why?
  3. Can you rank the roles in order of importance? If yes, do so and explain your ranking. If you could not rank the roles, explain why. Is it because all roles are equally important?
  4. What role do you tend to play in groups? Is it a role you choose because you enjoy it or because you are just naturally good at it?
  5. We have all had to struggle with some roles we were required to play. Describe such an experience from your personal or professional life. Explain the difficulty and how you solved it.
  6. In a summary paragraph, discuss the value or constraint that you find with group roles. Discuss how knowledge of group roles will help a group communicate and work together.

Write a 4-5 page essay in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing style to your work. Include a bibliography for any articles and websites used in your research.  When saving your essay, use the following file naming convention:LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.doc.

By Saturday, February 22, 2014 deliver your assignment to the M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Analyzes and explains at least six different types of roles in groups.
40
Discusses and supports whether one person may play more than one role in a group.
40
Discusses and supports whether or not roles can be ranked in order of importance.
40
Explains and supports the role the student typically plays in groups.
40
Describes an event where the student personally struggled with his/her role within a group and how the struggle with this role was overcome.
40
Discusses how knowledge of group roles will help a group communicate and work together.
36
Style (8 points): Tone, audience, and word choice.

Organization (16 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion.

Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.

APA Elements (24 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style.
64
Total:
300

What are the practical applications of biological psychology?

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This is the second and final course project due at the conclusion of the course in Unit 10. For Part A of this assignment you will apply knowledge of theory and research in the study of biological psychology in the following manner. Discuss how to apply what you have learned to your personal and professional life, in addition to applications to other careers and society. For part B of this assignment you write a study proposal and provide a detailed outline of the research plan. This topic can be of your choosing but must be relevant to biological psychology.

 

Be sure to submit this on one document. Be sure to carefully label these as part A and part B.

 

Format your paper using the following template and headings:

 

  1. Answer the following questions. Please use the Capella library to find relevant sources and to add depth to your answers.
    1. What careers other than psychology, would benefit from a foundational knowledge of biological psychology?
    2. What are the practical applications of biological psychology?
    3. How will you apply what you have learned in this course to your life?
  2. Propose a study plan in which you will research the hypothesis for a research problem of your choosing. (It must be relevant to biological psychology.)
    1. State the research problem.
    2. Provide an effective literature review of other studies done on the same research problem.
    3. Discuss the importance or implications of this research problem.
    4. State the hypothesis.
    5. Discuss research method and rational for research method to be used in this study.
    6. Discuss how the study would be designed to verify the hypothesis.
    7. Describe how the validity of the research will be ensured.
    8. Discuss the necessary criteria to ensure the study will be conducted safely and ethically.
  3. Paper requirements:
    • Paper must be 10 to 15 pages and use APA format.
    • Paper must be formatted as indicated by the template.
    • Paper must be submitted to Turnitin and the percentage provided when you submit your paper to the Unit 10 assignment area.
    • Submit this assignment at the conclusion of Unit 10.

To successfully complete this project, you will be expected to:

  1. Evaluate the biological physiology methodology of the chosen topic.
  2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of a biological hypothesis.
  3. Propose an appropriate study plan using one of the four research methods to answer a chosen topic.
  4. Describe how to design a study to verify a hypothesis.
  5. Explain how to assure the validity of research.
  6. Report the necessary criteria to ensure that the study will be conducted safely and ethically.

 

 

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    Project Requirements

    To achieve a successful project experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements.

    • Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
    • APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA Style and Formatting (6th Edition).
    • Number of resources: Minimum of 3 to 5 peer-reviewed journal articles.
    • Length of paper: 10 to 15 typed double-spaced pages.
    • Font and font size: Arial, 10 point.