Different meanings of the term theory

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Please provide a thoughtful answer to the following question. You may use content from your readings and lectures in your answer. Make sure you use appropriate citations for your sources. The paper should make it clear that you understood the reading material, so be sure to spend an ample amount of time on the paper to ensure that your ideas are clear and well written

Question

1. Are theories of learning necessary?

Your answer should include thoughtful comments related to:

Different meanings of the term theory [Ch. 6]
How theories are constructed in mainstream psychology versus radical behaviorism [Ch. 6],
Examples of mechanistic thinking in psychology (possibly relate this to key figures in psychology) and how this relates to different conception of the term theory [Ch. 7, 8],
Selection as a causal mode in radical behaviorism [Ch. 5, 8], and
The conditions under which theories of learning may (or may not) benefit the field [Ch. 7)]

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Your responses should reflect understanding of the reading materials and lecture, should include a critical analysis of the reading and the lecture and the use of examples when appropriate.

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Do NOT provide your answers in bulleted form. You must write your paper in essay form. You may include a header for each question and answer them separately.

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Your paper should be free of grammatical and spelling errors.
Your responses should be well organized and flow logically, and you should use effective transitions across your paragraphs.
Note that in addition to the content of your responses, you are being evaluated on your writing style and your ability to effectively communicate your thoughts in written form.

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