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Reinforcement and Punishment-Identify 3–5 examples of gender-related behaviors that are developed through reinforcement or punishment. Be sure to provide a balanced view for boys and girls, and select examples which apply to the development of both boys and girls.

Assignment 2: Reinforcement and Punishment

Social learning theory postulates that gender development is influenced by social environment, which includes the media. An individual’s gender-related behavior is either reinforced or punished during the development period based on the existing social beliefs and standards.
The following assignment will help you examine gender development from the perspective of both boys and girls based on today’s culture and with a look toward future trends.
Using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, research social learning theory and gender development during childhood.
Applying the tenets of the social learning theory, explain the role of reinforcement and punishment in gender-related behaviors for boys and girls. Address the following:

Support your assertions using valid research. Be sure to integrate a reflection of your personal experiences and examples throughout your paper.
Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to the formatting of your paper and the citation of sources. Remember to include a cover page and reference page in APA format. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsExplained the role of reinforcement and punishment in gender-related behaviors for boys and girls.32Provided adequate, valid examples of gender-related behaviors in support of assertions.36Analysis displayed in-depth research and integrated a reflection of personal experiences.12Wrote; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20Total:100

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Think of a classically conditioned response you have experienced and describe the process of learning this response (what was the process you went through in becoming classically conditioned in this response). Be sure to identify the following:

Classical conditioning is an important theory of learning within the behavioral perspective of learning that you explored in Module 1. The key to classical conditioning is that we learn through association, which is quite different from operant conditioning in which we learn through consequence.
When Ivan Pavlov was studying the process of salivation in dogs, he made an accidental, but really important discovery—classical conditioning. He discovered that after pairing the appearance of the researcher with the delivery of food a number of times, the dogs began to salivate as soon as the researcher walked into the room even when he or she was not carrying any food.
Here is a list of the steps of the classically conditioned learning process:
Stimulus / Response
Event
Outcome
Neutral stimulus (NS)The researcher enters the room—prior to the dog learning that the researcher is associated with food.There is no response.Unconditioned stimulus (UCS)Food—the dog naturally responds to the food.
No learning needed.
Unconditioned response (UCR)The dog salivates because of the food.The dog did not need to be taught to salivate.Conditioned stimulus (CS)The researcher enters the room.Now, after being paired with the food, the appearance of the researcher has become a learned stimulus.Conditioned response (CR)Salivation now occurs because of the researcher.The dog has now learned to salivate in response to the mere presence of the researcher.
Here is another example of the steps of the classical conditioning process:
You have moved into a new apartment building. The first time you take a shower happens to correspond with the time when someone flushes the toilet. As a result of this flushing, the water in the shower becomes very hot. Now, because of this experience, each time you hear the toilet flush, you jump out of the shower before the temperature of the water changes.

  • NS: Sound of the flushing of the toilet
  • UCS: Hot water
  • UCR: Jumping out of the shower because of the hot water
  • CS: Sound of the flushing of the toilet
  • CR: Jumping out of the shower because of the sound of the flushing toilet

Now, complete the following:
 
Think of a classically conditioned response you have experienced and describe the process of learning this response (what was the process you went through in becoming classically conditioned in this response). Be sure to identify the following:

  • Neutral stimulus (NS)
  • Unconditional stimulus (UCS)
  • Unconditional response (UCR)
  • Conditioned stimulus (CS)
  • Conditioned response (CR)
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Classical conditioning-Describe a practical application that demonstrates this classically conditioned association from your own life. What function does this classically conditioned association serve?

 
Address the following questions:

Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Be sure to also include a title page and a reference page. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.
By the due date assigned, deliver your assignment to the Submissions Area.
Assignment 2 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsIdentified an appropriate classically conditioned response and described in detail the process of acquiring the response showing an understanding of the classical conditioning process.12Accurately identified the different steps of the classically conditioned response.8Provided an example of a practical application that demonstrates a classically conditioned association and identified the function served by it.24Explained the purpose of a practical application of a classically conditioned association in your own life, providing details of the effects of not responding to the conditioned stimulus.12Explained the role of generalization in maintaining classical conditioning.12Identified the generalized stimulus in the classically conditioned response identified earlier.12Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.20Total:100

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Your Opinion Matters: What Would You Do If A Friend or Family Member Is Depressed

Module 3 Assignment 200 word
Your Opinion Matters: What Would You Do If A Friend or Family Member Is Depressed
Module 3 Question:
You have a friend who you suspect is depressed. You want to help. After reading the information on depression, consider the following:
What would you do to help your friend?
What would you say to your friend?
Would you get others involved, why or why not?
Suppose they are suicidal, what would you do?
Here are some websites to help you get additional information about depression:
Mayo Clinic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Warning Signs of Major Depression (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Major Depression In Men (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Major Depression In Women (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Extra Credit 200 words
Your Opinion Matters: Voice Your Thoughts About Psychology in the News
Please read the question carefully and then post a reply to the instructor posting. Be sure to include a minimum of 7 sentences and refer to the discussion writing guidelines as well as the grade rubric for assistance in writing a successful and thought provoking response.
This discussion focuses on current events in the news today that relates to psychology. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion on an issue that was not available during the semester and to earn up to 10 extra credit points. There are many issues that are discussed in the news today. Some include, childhood obesity (such as First Lady Michelle Obama’s healthy eating initiative), molestation in academic settings (such as the sexual abuse of athletes and boys by the head coach at Penn State), cluster suicides, bullying in schools, and even issues pertaining to young children who participate in beauty pageants. Please choose an article or newscast that DIRECTLY pertains to issues in psychology that you have recently seen or read and discuss it. Discuss the event. Then discuss how it relates to psychology. Provide your own psychological analysis of the event, using the psychological principles we are learning in this course.

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In  this assignment, you will take a retrospective look at your life  history.  First, choose an area of the brain and explain what it does,  as well as how it would impact an activity from your daily life. Then,  analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping the person you are  today.

In  this assignment, you will take a retrospective look at your life  history.  First, choose an area of the brain and explain what it does,  as well as how it would impact an activity from your daily life. Then,  analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping the person you are  today.  Next, describe the influences of culture, environment, and  biology on your gender-role behavior. Subsequently, discuss possible  sources of inaccuracy and bias in any retrospective analysis. Finally,  discuss the reasons why systematic scientific studies are considered  more valuable than individual accounts
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Section 1 (1-2 paragraphs): 

  • Choose one of the following areas of your brain and explain what it does:
    • Thalamus
    • Reticular formation
    • Brain stem (pons and medulla)
    • Cerebellum
    • Limbic system
    • One of the four lobes of the cerebral cortex
  • Explain  how the area you described contributes to a specific activity from your  everyday life.  (Example: During horseback riding, the cerebellum  integrates information from the motor systems and balance system.)

Section 2 (1-2 paragraphs):
All  of us have been shaped by both nature (biology) and nurture  (environment), making us the persons we are today.  In most cases, it is  difficult to completely disentangle the separate effects of nature vs.  nurture with much certainty.  However, we can make some educated guesses  based on our knowledge of familial tendencies that we may have  inherited, as well as knowledge of our environment and experiences.  In  this section, we ask for you to make some educated guesses about the  roles of nature and nurture in your life.

  • Describe  the role of nature (biology) in shaping what kind of person you are  today. Provide a specific example of the role of nature.
  • Describe  the role of nurture (environment) in shaping what kind of person you  are today.  Provide a specific example of the role of nurture.

Section 3 (1-2 paragraphs):

  • Describe the influences of culture, your environment, and biology on your gender role behavior.
  • Use specific examples from your own life to explain your answers.

Section 4 (1-2 paragraphs):

  • Discuss the fallibility of memory in terms of bias and inaccuracy when you reflect on your past.
  • Identify specific memory biases that could affect how you remember your past.  Include factors related to cognition.
  • Use specific examples from your own life.

Section 5 (1 paragraph):

  • Describe  why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on  scientific studies than it does on personal experiences and anecdotes.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be  typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with  one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or  school-specific format.  Check with your professor for any additional  instructions.
  • To  keep this essay short and manageable, your only sources for your paper  should be your own experience and the Webtext. For this reason, APA  citations and references are not required for this assignment.
  • Include  a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s  name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.  The cover  page and the reference page are not included in the required page  length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Relate psychological concepts to real-world situations.
  • Describe the major theories of personality development, learning, memory, cognition, consciousness, development and social psychology.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in psychology.
  • Write clearly and concisely about psychology using proper writing mechanics.
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Sexual Therapy Worksheet and Sexual Development Worksheet-Identify the connection between a person’s attempt to solve a problem and the negative outcomes caused by the attempt.

Sexual Therapy Worksheet and Sexual Development Worksheet

PCN-530 Topic 6: Sexual Therapy Worksheet
Directions: The table below contains multiple approaches to sexual therapy. Be sure to cite any information included in the table. An example has been provided for you. Provide the founders, main concepts, and goal(s) of each therapy.

Therapy Founder Main Concepts Goal
Example:
Brief Strategic Therapy		 Shoham and Rohrbaugh
(Fauchier & Margolin, 2004, para. 11)		 Identify the connection between a person’s attempt to solve a problem and the negative outcomes caused by the attempt. Once identified, steps can be taken to overcome them. The sole focus is on the problems determined and defined by the client(s), not identifying different problems that may be present (Fauchier & Margolin, 2004, para. 11-12). Reduce the person’s attempts to solve the problem(s) that are resulting in negative outcomes, and increase the tolerance of others involved (Fauchier & Margolin, 2004, para. 11-12).
Behavioral
Cognitive Behavioral
Integrated Behavioral
Emotion Focused
Family Systems
Solution Focused

References
Fauchier, A., & Margolin, G. (2004). Marital therapy. In C. D. Spielberger (Ed.), Encyclopedia of applied psychology.
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Neurotransmitters -What is this neurotransmitter's role on behavior?

Neurotransmitters Chart

Neurotransmitter Chart
PSYCH/630 Version 3		 1

University of Phoenix Material
Neurotransmitter Chart
Select a neurotransmitter. Complete table for the neurotransmitter.

Neurotransmitter 1 State if this neurotransmitter is inhibitory or excitatory:
Dopamine  
What is this neurotransmitter’s role on behavior?
 		  
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed to increase the neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 
Pharmacological agent prescribed to decrease the neurotransmitter: List three possible side effects linked to this agent:
  1)
2)
3)
Example of a neurological disorder, disease, or condition where this agent occurs List possible risks associated with not taking this agent for the disorder, disease, or condition:
 
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Draft Literature Review Section:What was the research question or main topic/issue explore by the authors?

Assignment 3 Due Feb 4th

Draft Literature Review Section:
In discussion of each article in your literature review section you should attempt to answer the following questions:

  • What was the research question or main topic/issue explore by the authors?
  • What method or methods did they use to answer their questions?
  • What population was under study/what was the sample size?
  • Was the sample adequate in terms of size and representativeness (if applicable to the study).
  • What were their findings/conclusions?
  • What is the major weakness of that study/research?

You should have 5 articles and they should be from journals. You can use Claflin’s online databases through the library link to find articles. Use keywords like like mental health counselors, mental health counseling, or mental health services to find academic articles. If you use google, you can put those keywords in and pdf after the key words and you may find journal articles.

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Create a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you compare and contrast the major approaches to clinical psychology—psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and family systems—in relation to the selected disorder. Address the following items:

 
select one of the following disorders:

  • Depressive disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Create a Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation in which you compare and contrast the major approaches to clinical psychology—psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and family systems—in relation to the selected disorder. Address the following items:

  • Discuss the philosophical origins of each approach.
  • Identify the goals of each approach.
  • Describe the techniques and strategies used by each approach.
  • Explain how each approach affects the treatment strategies for your selected disorder.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of each approach, in relation to your selected disorder, based on treatment outcome research.

Include speaker notes with your presentation.
Incorporate information from at least five peer-reviewed publications.
Cite each outside source on a slide titled References.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.