classical conditioning,

classical conditioning,

 

Reflective Paper

This assignment requires that you synthesize your learning and reflection in the context of the following:
In your Reflective Paper, discuss some of the specific information you learned in this course and the value that they have added to your body of knowledge. Discuss the anticipated impact of this information on your personal and professional life. You may focus on two or three of the topics as a basis for your work:

  • State the major tenets of classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, and memory (as it relates to learning) as they apply to the field of psychology.
  • Explore and analyze the relevance of issues of diversity in learning and memory.
  • Develop and improve an ability to deconstruct different psychiatric disorders through the view of the learning theorist.
  • Demonstrate critical comparative psychology skills in order to determine important similarities and differences in the various counseling approaches and interventions using the different learning theories.

Must be 6 to 8 double-spaced pages, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in your approved APA style guide. (Please remember that body length does not include cover page or reference page).
Must include a cover page that includes:

  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Title of paper
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
  • Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 
  • Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
  • Must use APA style as outlined in your approved APA style guide to document all sources. 
  • Must include at least two (2) relevant research articles which:
  1. support the methodological relevance of your topic,
  2. discuss previous work on research and analysis in the area, and
  3. cover research aspects of the evaluation methods of previous work and their current day implications and applications.

Must include, on the final page, a reference list that is completed according to APA style as outlined in your approved APA style guide.

Point Value of this Assignment: 30
This Discussion Question aligns with the following weekly outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4
This Discussion Question aligns with the following course outcomes: 1, 3, 4, 5

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Grading Criteria

Content CriteriaTotal: 15

Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive; definitions are clearly stated.

Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.

Research is adequate, timely, relevant, and addresses all of the issues stated in the assignment’s criteria.

Paper includes an abstract that previews all of the major points that will be discussed in the paper.

At least two relevant academic sources were used to write the paper.

6-8 page research paper which contains:

Cover sheet – use the APA cover sheet style

Abstract of the paper – the summary and conclusion of the paper may be used for this

Body of the paper – introduction, reflective responses, and conclusion/summary

Any material to be placed in an appendix (i.e., tables, maps, etc.)

References – a reference listing using APA format, with the reference material annotated

Writing and Organization CriteriaTotal: 5

The central theme/purpose of the paper is clear.

The structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow.

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

The thoughts are clear and include appropriate beginning, development, and conclusion.

Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

The paper uses words and language that are inclusive, clear, and unambiguous.

Spelling is correct.

Research CriteriaTotal: 5

The paper includes a summary and analysis of research materials that are relevant to the assignment, e.g. scholarly journals, professional articles, legal documents, government documents, legal decisions, media clips, software, measurement instruments websites, personal communication, etc.

Professional/scholarly journals are peer reviewed and focus on the profession/application of psychology (located on Proquest, EBSCOHost, PsycNET, etc.). Non-scholarly articles include newspapers, periodicals, secular magazines, etc, and are not peer reviewed. Websites not approved include wikipedia.com and about.com.

Research focuses on the most current information (past five to ten years) except when citing seminal works (e.g. Freud, Erickson, etc.).

Paper includes the appropriate number of references required by the assignment.

When appropriate, the paper addresses ethical considerations in research.

Style Criteria Total: 5

The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).

The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment

The paper includes an APA style cover page.

The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).

The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).

The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.

The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.

The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).

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