Psychology

“During this unit, we explore another basic principle of behavior—punishment. Punishment decreases behavior. Many misconceptions about punishment exist, but when used correctly, it is an important part of the learning process. Punishment is a consequence that follows a behavior and decreases the future likelihood of that behavior occurring again. Decreasing problem behaviors is a common […]

“In this unit, you are introduced to a variety of theories of intelligence, including Spearman's two-factor theory (1927), Cattell-Horn's two-factor theory (1966), Luria's information processing approach (1966), Cattell-Horn and Carroll's CHC model (1997), and Carroll's three- stratum theory (1997). In your post:  Describe how these theories differ in regard to the ever-reversing role of […]

“In this unit, you read about changes over time in the procedures for evaluating SLDs. Recently, most states changed their existing rules and regulations to include an RTI model, which identifies three levels of intervention or teaching to facilitate learning for all students. Subsequently, it became important to determine tests or assessments, which would provide […]

“In Unit 2, you selected one standardized test that has relevancy to your academic and professional goal and focused on the first four elements of the Code for selecting a test. In Unit 5, you focused on the fifth element of the Code, which involved analyzing the evidence for technical quality of your selected test. […]

“Understanding schedules of reinforcement can assist a behavior analyst in understanding why a behavior occurs at a certain rate or how to promote a rate of behavior that is desired.  Please define continuous reinforcement schedule and intermittent reinforcement schedule, either in your own words or paraphrased.  Please provide an example of continuous reinforcement […]

“In this unit, you are introduced to personality tests and issues with their development and use. One particular area of debate involves the inclusion of validity scales in tests of personality. While many concerns may exist, the use of such scales appears to be increasing and they continue to be utilized and interpreted. In your […]

“We use reinforcement to increase appropriate behaviors. The effectiveness of reinforcement depends on an individual’s preference. While some items or activities are preferred for some individuals, they may be aversive for others. When using positive reinforcement, we must ensure that the reinforcers we are presenting actually function as reinforcers. Also, keep in mind that just […]

“In this unit, you are introduced to the clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and neuropsychology branches of psychology. While these three specialty areas share overlap with goals for clients and the tools they employ in the process of assessment, they each have unique content knowledge and skill they acquired through training and provide differentiated roles and […]

“This assignment is a culmination of the previous assignments you have completed during this course. In this assignment, you will synthesize your previous research as well as conduct research on the final element in the Code, Element 9. Element 9 states that a test user, "evaluate(s) the available evidence on the performance of test takers […]

“To keep behaviors in an individual's repertoire, reinforcement must occur. When reinforcement is discontinued, the behavior stops occurring. This process is called extinction.  Think of a behavior that you have experienced. This can be a behavior exhibited by yourself, a client, or another person.  Describe the behavior in objective terms.  Describe how […]