$5.00 Aspects of Psychology
- From Psychology: General-Psychology
- Closed, but you can still post tutorials
- Due on Aug. 30, 2009
- Asked on Aug 29, 2009 at 5:46:40PM
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PSY206-0903B-09 Aspects of Psychology Assignment Name: Unit 1 Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 3-4 paragraphs Details: Behavioral psychologists demonstrated it is easier to modify behavior when the expected behavior is rewarded. For example, you compliment your child for doing well in school, or you get coupons for your next purchase because you spent so much at the grocery store.
Define and discuss positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment. Give examples of two of these. Occasionally, people unknowingly reinforce undesirable behaviors. Give an example of this, discussing the consequences that resulted. Finally. discuss how one can avoid rewarding the wrong behaviors.
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Points Possible: 75 Date Due: Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 Objective: Define the main biological influences of psychology. Distinguish differing schools of psychology. Apply critical thinking skills to the content of the course. Submitted Files: Discussion Board Score: N/A Instructor Coments: Unit 1 Discussion Board Goals
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