Briefly Describe Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Observational Learning

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Essay

Briefly describe classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.

Explain environmental causal factors in mental health conditions such as depression.

Grasp the concept of interaction among various causal factors affecting behavior and mental health.

Analyze the nature vs. nurture debate through the level-of-analysis framework.

Explain the use of environmental and psychological levels of analysis in different psychological perspectives.

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Definitions:

Emile Durkheim

A French sociologist, one of the founding figures in the field of sociology, known for his studies on social integration, collective consciousness, and the role of society in shaping individual behavior.

Social Implications

The consequences or effects of an action, policy, or event on society and its members.

Phenomenological Theories

A set of theories that focus on individual consciousness and the meaning of experiences from the first-person perspective.

Popular Meaning

The widely accepted or commonly understood interpretation or significance of a term or concept in general discourse.