Because He Has Difficulty Falling Asleep at Night,Professor Hogan Doesn't

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Essay

Because he has difficulty falling asleep at night,Professor Hogan doesn't go to bed until very late.Before he retires,he tries to wear himself out by running around the block several times.Then he treats himself to a beer and perhaps a pizza while preparing his lecture for the next day's early morning classes.What specific advice would you give the professor to help him fall asleep?

Comprehend the concept of learned helplessness, its development, and its impact on behavior.

Explain the principles of biofeedback and its application in behavioral change, along with its criticisms and limitations.

Describe Thorndike's experiments and the essential elements of operant conditioning they highlight.

Apply the concept of classical conditioning to personal experiences, including the identification of US, UR, CS, CR.

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Definitions:

Unchanging Capacity

A notion or belief that an individual's ability or potential in a certain area remains constant over time, without improvement or decline.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults, characterized by persistent issues with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Brain Development

The process involving the growth and maturation of the brain over time, including the development of neural connections.

School Performance

The evaluation of a student’s academic work, typically measured through grades, test scores, and teacher assessments.