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Assignment - Fundamentals of Psychology

Conditioning and Learned Helplessness

Identify examples of advertisers using classical conditioning in their advertisements. Discuss whether it is ethical or unethical for advertisers to covertly condition consumers. Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post.

Learned helplessness is a tendency to give up any effort to control the environment. People and animals learn through operant conditioning that they have at least some control over their environment. However, learned helplessness occurs when people or animals give up any effort to control their environment after perceiving that their behaviors do not influence consequences. How does learned helplessness apply to bullying? What types of thoughts do people have? How does this impact their willingness to engage in school, at home, or with peers? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. Total of 75 words for both questions

Changing Behaviors

Write a 1-2 page paper addressing the following: Think of a behavior you engage in you would like to change. Describe the behavior then explain how you would use positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and punishment to reshape that behavior. For the last part of the paper, write a paragraph or two describing how operant conditioning differs from classical conditioning. Total of 500 words for this question

Memories and Creativity

As individuals attempt to recall memories from the past, they filter those memories through their present lives. Does this process then taint their memories? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post.

What is creativity? How would you define creativity in your everyday life? How would you operationally define it so you could conduct research? Would the definition of creativity differ depending on the type of creativity (e.g., music, literature, visual arts) or would there be a common definition? How could you define creativity consistently across cultures? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. Total of 75 words for both questions

Intelligence Tests

Write a 1-2 page essay that distinguishes between individual and group intelligence tests, regarding the abilities assessed and the advantages and disadvantages of each type; discuss the first group intelligence test, including why it was developed, the skills assessed, and sample test items. Explain how IQ scores are related to success in school and college, to one's job, and to other endeavors, such as art, music, writing, dramatics, science, and leadership. Proper APA formatting is a requirement for all essay assignments. Cite at least three educational sources in the essay. Total of 500 words for this question

Motivation and Cognitive Factors

Alfred Hitchcock reputedly said, "When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, "It's in the script." If he says, "But what's my motivation," I say, "Your salary." Discuss motivation based on extrinsic rewards in comparison to that motivated by intrinsic rewards. Are different types of motivations preferable for different tasks? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post.

Social cognitive theory suggests that our beliefs and feelings influence our behavior. What beliefs (cognitive factors) might be related to the specific behavior of going to college? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. OR Select one of the personality tests from Similar Minds. Take the test, read your results and reproduce them in your journal. What parts of the results ring true to you? What do not? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. Total of 75 words for both questions

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Write a 1-2 page paper addressing the following.  Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs suggest a pyramid where lower level needs must be met before moving on to the next higher level need. However, there are times this order does not always go in an upward progression as Maslow suggested.  For example, a person in an unhappy marriage (love belongingness need) may continue in it to not be seen as a failure by others (esteem) needs.  This is the reverse of the order Maslow suggested.  Think of three other examples where the Hierarchy of Needs are reversed. Use a different pair of needs for each example.  Be sure and explain how the needs are being reversed.   For the last paragraph of the paper, discuss how self-actualization would look for your life if you were to reach that level of the pyramid. Total of 500 words for this question

Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Practices

How might having the label of a psychiatric diagnosis have a positive impact? What are the potential negative impacts? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post.

Define evidence-based practice. Provide examples of at least two evidence-based practices in mental health services. Why is it important to use evidence-based practices? Remember to explain and cite educational sources to support the ideas within the post. Total of 75 words for both questions.