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Choose one of the following assignment options and complete it:

  • Option 1: Environmental and Evolutionary Psychology Presentation
  • Option 2: Environmental and Evolutionary Psychology Handout
  • Option 3: Forensic Psychology Presentation
  • Option 4: Forensic Psychology Outline
  • Option 5: Health and Sports Psychology Presentation
  • Option 6: Health and Sports Psychology Handout
  • Option 7: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Presentation
  • Option 8: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Journal Article

Each option involves watching specific videos and preparing either a presentation, handout, outline, or article addressing topics such as classical conditioning, learning theories, behavior change, and organizational communication. Detailed instructions include analyzing how different learning theories are demonstrated in videos related to juvenile rehabilitation, health, and organizational change, and applying these theories to practical scenarios for educators, healthcare providers, or change agents.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment requires selecting one of eight specified options, each involving analyzing videos and applying psychological theories—particularly learning theories such as behaviorism, social cognitive, information processing, and constructivism—to various contexts including psychology, health, sports, forensic settings, and organizational change. The chosen task involves creating either a presentation, handout, outline, or article that demonstrates an understanding of how these theories manifest in real-world scenarios, emphasizing their practical applications for professionals such as educators, healthcare providers, or organizational leaders. This exercise aims to deepen students’ appreciation of the theoretical foundations of psychology and enhance their ability to communicate these concepts effectively within different professional domains.

In the selected option, the focus is on critically evaluating the videos, identifying specific examples of learning theories in action, and discussing their implications for practice. For instance, the videos on juvenile rehabilitation highlight modeling and empathy development, which can be linked to social cognitive and behavioral theories, respectively. Similarly, health and sports psychology options explore how healthcare providers can model healthy behaviors, and how communication strategies can be improved within organizations undergoing change. Overall, the assignment fosters a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and enhances skills in applying theory to practice.

References

  • Bandura, A. (1977). Social Learning Theory. Prentice-Hall.
  • Boeree, C. G. (2006). Theories of Learning. Shippensburg University.
  • Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Springer Science & Business Media.
  • Ormrod, J. E. (2016). Human Learning (7th ed.). Pearson.
  • Piaget, J. (1972). The Psychology of the Child. Basic Books.
  • Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and Human Behavior. Free Press.
  • Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Harvard University Press.
  • Woolfolk, A. (2015). Educational Psychology (13th ed.). Pearson.
  • Zimmerman, B. J. (2000). Attaining Self-Regulation: A Social Cognitive Perspective. In M. Boekaerts, P. R. Pintrich, & M. Zeidner (Eds.), Handbook of Self-Regulation (pp. 13-39). Academic Press.
  • Gredler, M. E. (2009). Learning and Instruction: Theory into Practice (7th ed.). Pearson.

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