Psychology Assignment

WK 1

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine the foundations of psychology. In your paper be sure to address the following components:

• Identify the major schools of thought in psychology and examine their major underlying assumptions.

• Identify the primary biological foundations of psychology linked to behavior.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

WK 2

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss phobias and addictions as related to classical and operant conditioning. Phobias and addictions are two emotional difficulties which learning theorists can account for. Be sure to include the following:

• Explore how phobias can be developed through classical conditioning.

• Explore how addictions can be developed through operant conditioning.

• Distinguish between classical and operant conditioning.

• Explain what extinction means and how it is achieved in both classical and operant conditioning.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

WK 3

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss the type of environment that facilitates the attention and perceptive processes of each Learning Team member. In order to prepare your report, perform the following activities:

• Conduct an open dialogue about each team member’s threshold for auditory stimuli.

• Compare the experiences and comfort levels of each team member with dichotic listening, or the “cocktail party” phenomenon.

• Discuss how dividing attention facilitates or impedes each team member’s learning.

• Identify and articulate what you see as the sensory perception problem involved.

• Make recommendations and ground rules that will accommodate the auditory sensation, perception, and attention to learning during your Learning Team meetings.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

WK 4

Prepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you address the following items:

• Distinguish between the...