Discussion:
Characteristics of Operant Conditioning Discussion
1)Using scholarly sources, find a psychological theory on a relevant topic in a field that you might have thought about and would like to research a bit more on your own.
2)Briefly describe the theory, and evaluate where it fits on the following three dimensions:
- Mechanistic versus functional
- Qualitative versus quantitative
- Descriptive versus analogical versus fundamental
3)How do the three different dimensions of your theory impact upon the research process?
4)Would you consider this a good theory? Why or why not?
Use scholarly sources to support your answers. Cite your sources using APA format.