Category: Psychology

Readings Required:
Chance, P. (2014). Learning and behavior (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Chapter 6, “Reinforcement: Beyond Habit”
Chapter 9, “Operant Applications“
Chapter 8, “Operant Learning: Punishment”
Wiley Online Library (n.d.). Issues of the Journal of Applied Behavior AnalysisLinks to an external site.. Retrieved on October 22, 2016 from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3703/issues
Wiley Online Library (n.d.). Issues of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of BehaviorLinks to an external site.. Retrieved on October 22, 2016 from http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3711
TO PREPARE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:
Read Chapter 9 of your course text to gain an understanding of the uses of operant applications in a multitude of settings and with various populations.
You may wish to review again Chapters 5, 6, and 8, to refresh your understanding of the various operant learning principles covered thus far (positive reinforcement, punishment, differential reinforcement, shaping, chaining, etc.).
Log onto Walden’s library and access APA PsycINFO using your Walden credentials. Search the available research literature for research on the use of operant procedures with participants, or in settings, other than with children or animals.
Find a journal article published within the past ten years that demonstrates a research study application (i.e., a study that collects and analyzes data, provides results, etc.) of an operant procedure applied to a population other than children or animals.
Note: Use key words specific to your topic of interest (e.g., “autism,” “brain injury, “dementia,” “substance abuse,” “safety skills,” “sports,” etc.), or your population or setting of interest (e.g., “adults,” “athletes,” “college,” “workplace,” etc.) in conjunction with terms pertinent to operant techniques and procedures (e.g., “behavioral treatment,” “contingency management,” “reinforcement,” “shaping,” etc.).
Example: Entering keywords together such as “diabetes” and “behavior management” led to this interesting Raiff, Jarvis, and Dallery (2016) research study that incorporated the use of a reinforcement procedure: Text-message Reminders Plus Incentives Increase Adherence to Antidiabetic in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes.
You may also choose to search behavioral journals that have a site-specific search engine. For instance:
Abstracts and full-text articles in issues of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis can be located at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3703/issuesLinks to an external site.
Abstracts and full-text articles in issues of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior and full-text articles can be located at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1938-3711Links to an external site.
After selecting and reading an appropriate scholarly article, review Chapter 2 again and consider some of the possible strengths and limitations of the research study in the article of your choice. Some possible points to consider are the appropriateness of the research design and data collection method for the topic, or the population, or the setting. Think about how future studies could improve upon the research.
Consider the usefulness of the application of the operant concept(s) that you researched and how it could be applied to other areas. For example, if the operant application you examined was applied to increase the effectiveness of college students’ study skills in psychology, consider how this procedure could be adapted to benefit college students in another academic subject, or in an employment setting.
The Assignment (1–2 pages):
Complete the following:
Briefly provide a summary paragraph (no more than 100 words) of the main points of the journal article you evaluated. Include the type of research design used, the population and setting, how the operant concept(s) was applied, and the results.
Applying what you read about the Study of Learning and Behavior in Chapter 2, explain one advantage, and one potential limitation, of the study you reviewed.
Utilizing the Operant Applications information in Chapter 9, explain the usefulness of the operant conditioning concept(s) highlighted in the study you selected and how it could be expanded to uses with other populations or in other settings (see the “To Prepare” area for an example).
Support your Assignment with evidence from the assigned Learning Resources. Provide a reference list for resources you used for this Assignment.

Write a 5 page analysis on a featured debate on learning theory. You will explore how the evolution of learning theories and neuroscience has shaped a current learning controversy.
In this assessment, you will explore how the evolution of learning theories and neuroscience has shaped a current learning debate.
Select one of the following learning topics:
Multiple intelligences.
Learning styles.
Brain hemisphere dominance (left versus right brain).
The Mozart effect.
Homework is essential for learning.
The use of technology and “screens” in learning.
Learning happens best in a school.
Research the historical approaches for the learning controversy and how this issue is currently being debated.
Looking at this learning controversy through the lens of learning theories and neuroscience, identify what has changed or been discovered.
Analyze the multiple perspectives of the selected theoretical concept.
Present arguments on both sides of the debate—both for and against the idea.
Assess the effect of the selected theoretical concept on your area of specialization.
To complete this assessment, you will need to do the following:
Evaluate multiple perspectives on both sides of the selected theoretical concept.
Present the arguments from both sides of the debate.
Discuss the current state of the debate in the field.
Assess the quality of available research being used to support a current debate in learning theory.
Examine the nature of the research that is being used by each side of the debate.
Determine the quality of this research by determining if the articles are theoretical in nature, are opinions, or are quality academic research.

Personal Theory of Psychotherapy Paper:  write a 5-7 page paper detailing their own personal theory of counseling and psychotherapy.  This will allow them to combine unique self-expression with their understanding of counseling and psychotherapy as derived from previous theories and techniques.  This serves as sort of capstone experience that prepares them to move into the role of professional. cite article. topic about depression. Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy 10th Edition
by Gerald Corey. I have the pdf textbook
Barlow (Latest). Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders

Hi everyone,
We are making plenty of good progress, well done.
Why wait, let’s get started: **Please note the due date is Saturday June 29, 2024 **
For this assignment, briefly introduce the phenomenon of interest: (1/2 page)
Has the use of technology improved service delivery in rural communities? This is my area if interest but they want to choose something else. I just wanted to remain with what is familiar to me. Background and Justification:
Provide at least one primary source which points to the existence of the problem or need for change and briefly discuss why it is significant to the practice of interest.
The justification should detail the area of need in relation to the phenomenon of interest and the deficiency or lack of evidence in the literature. (1/4
page)
Literature Review:
Present an abbreviated study-by-study literature review utilizing a minimum
of 5 peer-reviewed cited (APA) academic-scholarly articles derived from primary sources.
*Note-Use only primary academic-scholarly sources and do not use secondary sources. *Please Include in the discussion-narrative the influence of fallacies in your work. Assignment should be 3-5 pages excluding title and reference pages.
Apply all we have learned so far.
If you need any assistance please ask.

Source: openstax psychology 2e (free online book) Lesson: Chapter 6 Learning Write a paper about the textbook chapter on Learning (an example is provided within the syllabus). You will need to read and understand the chapter before writing it and to:
Summarize: the material from the chapter in broad terms
Analyze: the material using more specific details and examples
Comment: on what you think about the topic that goes beyond the textbook
Relate: to everyday life (how it affects you, what you actually notice, does it apply to everyone? etc.)
You will need to read and understand the chapter before writing it and tie in example from the book and provide your own opinions and observations. Grammatical errors, punctuation, Standard Written English conventions, etc. will affect your grade, so take the time to proof-read your post before you submit it. Your post should be about 2 pages on a typical Word document (~500-600 words) in order to demonstrate sufficient insight gained from learning the material.

Hello! Here I send you some links, 1 with the work instructions, 2 examples that you can use as a guide and 5 articles that you can use. Please be sure to read the instructions and follow them, if you have any questions let me know. Thank you so much!

Brett is an African American counselor who has devoted his life to improving the civil rights of his race. He has pictures of several African American leaders in his counseling office, including Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and Medgar Evers. He recently added a picture of Louis Farrakhan to the group. Because the agency has a significant number of Jewish clients, the director has asked Brett to remove the picture of Farrakhan. Tyrone has refused. The director is trying to get Brett to change his position, but in the meantime, the director orders the intake staff not to schedule any Jewish clients with Brett.  Is there an ethical issue in the case?  If so, did the professional act in a manner consistent with current standards and principles?  If not, what other courses of action would be more ethical?  What is the basis for that judgment?  Which of those potentially ethical responses is most consistent with the ethical ideals of the profession?  What competing values may interfere with the professional implementing the ethical decision?  How can colleagues and supervisors help the professional to act ethically?  If the professional fails to act responsibly and his or her misconduct is reported to a disciplinary body, what kind of action should that body take in this kind of case?  If the professional acted unethically, but the conduct is never reported to any disciplinary body, what action(s) should be taken to help undo the damage?

For each discussion post, please make sure it’s based on peer review scholarly.References has to be added on the bottom of each question.

Read Chapter 5 and Chapter 6, then watch the YouTube videos below related to developmental milestones in middle childhood (i.e., ages 6-12) through adolescence (i.e., 12-18). Answer the following questions in complete paragraphs after watching the videos (one paragraph for each question):
How does middle childhood and adolescence development set the stage for adulthood?
What are the key influences on an adolescent’s development?
Here’s the two video links: 

Directions: Watch the video, “The Science of Emotions with Jaak Pankseep.”  Analyze the video’s content with a minimum of 250 words.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65e2qScV_K8