Assignment task: Select 1 question below. Respond in a minimum of 175 words:
In Ch. 5, you read about the different ways that we learn behaviors. Consider a behavior that you have. How can you explain how you learned this behavior through one of the types of learning presented in Ch. 5?
The concepts of reinforcement and punishment can be a little tricky, and many students confuse the principles of these concepts. A common mistake that is made is thinking that negative reinforcement is the same as punishment. What are the main differences between these concepts? Provide an example to illustrate your explanation.
In Ch. 6, you read about the process of memory, which starts in the sensory memory, progresses to the short-term memory, and ultimately will end up in the long-term memory. Consider a time when you learned new information. It could be a new process at work, something you learned in a class, or something you learned in your personal life. Outline the process of how this information got into your long-term memory, including the encoding strategies used.
In Ch. 6, you learn about different strategies for problem solving and decision making. Consider a decision that you need to make or a problem that you need to solve in your personal or career life. Apply the strategies and processes listed in Ch. 6 to help you make the decision or solve the problem. Describe the process you used and if you would do anything differently the next time.