Using an Audiovisual, Guest Speaker, or Example Presented in Class

question 41

Essay

Using an audiovisual, guest speaker, or example presented in class, apply one of the stage-based or task-based models described in Chapter 6 to show how the selected model can teach us useful lessons about the example in question. Discuss the strengths and limitations of the model you select.

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Definitions:

Cats

Domesticated felines known for their agility, curiosity, and being common household pets.

Law Of Effect

A principle in psychology that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, and those followed by negative outcomes are not.

Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work in the development of the theory of connectionism and contributions to educational psychology.

Operant Conditioning

The procedure of influencing the level of a behavior by the use of positive reinforcement or negative sanctions.