Examine specific aspects of behaviorism as a learning theory. The paper should be four to five pages in length, not counting your title sheet or references. Be sure to use examples from your research to support your position throughout your paper. Papers should be double-spaced with a font size of 12 and follow APA style.Summarize the four conditioning theories of behaviorism.Apply behaviorism to a practical situation in your specialization. Describe the situation, how the theory can be applied, and what the expected outcomes would be.Analyze the application of behaviorism with a difficult student. Describe the situation, how the theory can be applied, and what the expected outcomes would be.Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of behaviorism, in general, and as it applies to your situation.Write in a concise, balanced, and logically organized manner.Use grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of graduate-level composition, using APA style and format for all citations and references.Additional RequirementsSome references: A paper of this length should include references. As a graduate student, you are responsible for determining the appropriate amount of resources. The majority of them should be original research articles published in legitimate scientific journals. A few review or survey articles are also acceptable.Article distinctions: There are three different types of articles. Research articles present original research, review articles discuss research already performed elsewhere, and survey articles are comprehensive review articles that discuss an entire field or area of research. References to books are acceptable, but they should be kept to a minimum—probably no more than five.APA style: You must use proper APA style to cite and list your references. Refer to the Capella Writing Center’s APA Style and Formatting guidelines for more information.Format: Use the following structure to organize your paper:Cover page (your name, your specialization or program, title and course number, current quarter and year, and instructor’s name).Abstract (optional).The body of paper, including headings and subheadings over the appropriate content.Reference list.Refer to the APA Style and Formatting guidelines for additional formatting information.Style: Write in the third person as an impartial narrator. Avoid the use of I, we, or you. In particular, avoid phrases like “I think” in favor of phrases like “the evidence suggests” or “research indicates.” In science, personal opinion carries no weight unless supported by a combination of empirical research and statistical or logical-mathematical inference.Other notes: Avoid long quoted passages from your source texts. Your paper should be a synthesis of your ideas, in your own words— even if your ideas refer to the original ideas of others, in which case the references should be explicit. A paper at the graduate level should be scholarly and more than a mere summary. It should present a unique thesis or at least a significant point you are trying to make, adding appreciably to what is already known of your topic. Your position or thesis will stand or fall solely on its strength—that is, the quality and quantity of the evidence you present.Must be original and address the following:Summarize behaviorism’s four conditioning theories.Apply behaviorism to a practical situation.Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of behaviorism in general, and as it applies to a practical case.Analyze the influence of behavioral and cognitive sub-processes on learning.Analyze the expected outcomes of applying the theory of behaviorism in a teaching situation with a difficult student.

complete the following assignment, go to this week’s Assignment link in the left navigation.Lifespan Development Topic OneBelow is a list of options from which you are to select a topic for the Week Two assignment. These same topics will be featured in subsequent weeks. Make sure that the topic you select for this week is different from the topic you intend to select for the Week Three assignment and the topic you intend to utilize for the Outline of the Final Paper and the Final Paper (Weeks Four and Five, respectively). Examine one of the following topics on lifespan development connecting research and life.What do twin and adoption studies tell us about the effects of nature (i.e., genetic influences) and nurture (i.e., environmental influences) on human development? Select at least one of the main domains of human development (i.e., physical, cognitive, or social-emotional).How much credit or blame do parents deserve for the way we are? Select at least one of the main domains of human development (physical, cognitive, or social-emotional) for your answer.To what extent are the lives of adolescents and young adults shaped by parental and peer influences?Why do we have a need to belong (to affiliate with others)?How do our bodies and minds change from early to late adulthood?What are the factors that affect our well-being as middle aged and older adults?Why are some people attracted to members of their own sex whereas others are attracted to members of the opposite sex?How do memory and intelligence change as we age?Does an infant’s temperament shape his/her cognitive and socio-emotional development?Are babies pre-wired for survival?Are adolescents more likely to engage in risk-taking behavior than older adults?Can physical exercise affect cognitive performance in old age? Consider the time of occurrence of physical exercise (i.e., earlier in life or during old age) in your answer.Are there personality traits related to longevity?Does bilingualism improve brain functioning?Why do students in the United States tend to under-perform in math and science?Once you have chosen your topic, examine the various theories of human development learned in the course and choose one or two that best assist you to understand the issues involved in your topic.For this assignment address the following:Examine various theories of human development, describing relevant terminology, and addressing how the theory assists in the understanding of issues involved in the selected topic.Identify and describe at least two domains of human development (physical, biological, emotional, cognitive, and/or social) and how they are impacted by the chosen topic.Identify and describe the stages of development that are affected by the chosen topic.Describe the cultural and historical perspectives of the chosen topic, demonstrating an understanding of how the topic has been perceived over time and by other cultures. Provide relevant examples.Writing the AssignmentThe Assignment:1.Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (excluding title and references pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.2.Must include a title page with the following: a.Title of paperb.Student’s namec.Course name and numberd.Instructor’s namee.Date submitted3.Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. a.Begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.b.For example, if you select “How do memory and intelligence change as we age?” as your topic, you will need to define the terms memory, intelligence and aging.4.Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.5.Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. a.Conclude with an answer to the selected question. Did the evidence you surveyed answer the question satisfactorily? Including your analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the available evidence.b.If possible, suggest the course that future research should take if answers to the selected question are less than conclusive.6.Must use at least two scholarly sources, all of which must come from the Ashford University Library or Google Scholar. a.It is important that you ask yourself if the articles specifically address the selected topic. It is not always easy to find the right articles. Thus, give yourself some time to search before you finalize your selection.b.You may reference your textbook and other required materials from the course; however, these will not fulfill the resource requirements.7.Must include an annotated bibliography which briefly summarizes each article including the purpose of the investigation, its methodology, and results. a.If possible, select peer-reviewed articles that summarize the evidence available in a given field of study (e.g., meta-analysis combines the findings of different studies to uncover trends, commonalities and differences).b.Order the articles in the way you think you will discuss them in your paper. Then develop a summary of the scientific evidence that answers the question you selected.8.Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.9.Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. a.The reference section will be the final page of the paper.Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.Additional RequirementsMin Pages: 2Max Pages: 3Level of Detail: Show all workOther Requirements: Plagiarism:Ex. According to Newman (2011), external validity assesses how well the results generalize to situations beyond the specific conditions laid out in the experiment.Why is this considered plagiarism?This is a direct QUOTE from the text; however, it is written as though the author paraphrased the original authors work.Correct:Ex. According to Newman (2011), “external validity assesses how well the results generalize to situations beyond the specific conditions laid out in the experiment” (p. 191).When you are using a direct quote from the text or an article you must give credit where credit is due and place the information within direct quotes.Please limit the amount you quote as it can be interpreted as filler and a way to avoid you discussing your thoughts and opinions, which is the main focus of your assignments. If I notice you are quoting too often points will be deducted.APA Formatting:Your reference page, should be titled References, and the following references need to be in alphabetical order. An example is included below:

In this assignment, begin by taking a retrospective look at your life history, to discuss which aspects of your personality have remained consistent and which aspects of your personality have changed over time. Then, analyze the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. 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:Reflect on your life history and discuss which aspects of your personality have changed over time and which aspects have stayed consistent.Based on your retrospective analysis, describe the roles of nature and nurture in shaping your personality. Reflect on your justification for distinguishing between nature and nurture.Discuss the possible sources of bias and inaccuracy whenever a person looks back on their past history. Be sure to discuss factors related to memory and factors related to cognition.Describe why the science of psychology places more emphasis on results based on scientific studies than it does on personal experience 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.

Write a short paper (four to five pages) on how the field of psychology is important and relevant to your major field or future occupation. The paper must consider your occupational area from at least four different viewpoints of psychology.Describe your future career and/or major. If you are an undecided major, pick the field that is most likely to be your major. Briefly explain the typical job duties of someone who has a career in your chosen field. What are they expected to do? How do they interact with other people in their work?How is the behavioral perspective (learning) of psychology relevant to your occupation/major?a) Define/explain operant conditioning and reinforcement/punishment/extinction. Another possibility would be to explain observational learning.b) How are these behavioral concepts used in your occupation? For example, are reinforcements and punishments used to motivate people in this field? Give specific examples, then break them down by pointing out the reinforcements and the punishments. (Note: Remember that negative reinforcement is not the same as punishment.)How is the cognitive perspective relevant to your occupation/major?a) Define or explain at least one of the following: Problem solving, intelligence, memory (examples: explicit memory, implicit memory), cognitive heuristics.b) Explain how your specific example of cognition is used in your career field. Again, be as specific as possible in your example and explanation.How is personality relevant to your career/major?a) Define or explain at least one of the following: The big five traits (Introversion/extroversion, conscientiousness, openness, agreeableness, neuroticism), ego defense, social-cognitive theory, or some other personality concept. Personality testing with projective tests or trait-based tests might also be a good topic.b) Illustrate your personality concept with an example from your field. For example, would extroverts be more likely to succeed than introverts in your career field? What kind of mix of the big five personality characteristics would make the ideal business person, nurse, or teacher? Would knowledge about the personalities of your employees/students/patients be useful for interacting with these people?Choose one other field of psychology that was not covered above (examples: biopsychology, health psychology, development). You can choose whatever topic from this course is most interesting to you or most relevant to your career.a) Your fourth topic must explain at least one specific concept from your chosen area.b) After the explanation, discuss how this field might be very important to your future career/major.Closing: Think of psychology in broad terms and how it might be important for your occupation. You can synthesize different ideas from this course to make an argument for a role of psychology in your future occupation.