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Application of learning theory Background In psychology, learning theory refers to how we acquire basic responses and behaviors. We study three different types of learning: learning through association (classical conditioning), learning through reward or punishment (operant conditioning), and learning through imitation (observational learning). Learning theory is explored primarily through the Behavioral perspective, which emphasizes how … Read more

Psychologists area of specialization Background: Psychology is a very broad subject that encompasses many areas of specialization. Psychologists have diverse interests and occupations. Many psychologists are involved in specific areas of research, other psychologists are primarily educators, and some psychologists specialize in the helping professions. Psychology offers many interesting career paths. In this assignment, you … Read more

Psychology as a Science This class is General Psychology. The assignments will generally build on each other. This is the first assignment that will eventually build into a research paper. Assignment 1: Psychology as a Science In this assignment you will design a study that could be used to answer one of the given research … Read more

Power of Observation “Power of Observation” Please respond to the following: Select one (1) of the following concepts to examine: in-group / out-group, bystander effect, conformity, nonconformity, foot-in-the-door strategy, or door-in-the-face strategy. Next, describe one (1) situation in which you observed the concept chosen. (Situations can be anything from observing people in a grocery store to … Read more