December 7, 2022

As we get started, consider each of the following events and determine whether or not it represents an example of learning… Explain in your writing how you decided whether each was actually learning or not.

As we get started, consider each of the following events and determine whether or not it represents an example of learning… Explain in your writing how you decided whether each was actually learning or not. Did you recognize any reflexes? Operant conditioning? Observational learning? In your explanation, share some examples from your life.

The cessation of thumb sucking by an infant.

The acquisition of language in children.

A computer program generates random opening moves for its first 100 chess games and tabulates the outcomes of those games. Starting with the 101st game, the computer uses those tabulations to influence its choice of opening moves.

A worm is placed in a T-maze. The left arm of the maze is brightly lit and dry; the right arm is dim and moist. On the first 10 trials, the worm turns right 7 times. On the next 10 trials, the worm turns right all 10 times.

Ethel stays up late the night before taking the SAT and consumes large quantities of licit and illicit pharmacological agents. Her combined (verbal plus quantitative) score is 410. The night before the next SAT administration, she goes to bed early after a wholesome dinner and a glass of milk. Her score increases to 1210. Is the change in scores due to learning? Is the change in pretest regimen due to learning?

A previously psychotic patient is given Dr. Sardonicus’s patented phrenological surgery and no longer exhibits any psychotic behaviors.

A lanky zinnia plant is pinched back and begins to grow denser foliage and flowers.

MYCIN is a computer program that does a rather good job of diagnosing human infections by consulting a large database of rules it has been given. If we add another rule to the database, has MYCIN learned something?

After pondering over a difficult puzzle for hours, Jane finally figures it out. From that point on, she can solve all similar puzzles in the time it takes her to read them.

After 30 years of smoking two packs a day, Zeb throws away his cigarettes and never smokes again.

Questions adapted from: Rocklin, T. ( 1987). Defining learning: Two classroom activities. Teaching of Psychology, 14, 228–229.

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 2 Learning Journal

The critical thinking journal prompts below are intended to help you reflect on your own learning, and your participation and learning PROCESS are what’s important here… NOT the “correct” answers. Your answers can be used to help scaffold and guide your own learning and to create a pathway through this course that meets your individual needs.

Successful completion of this activity prepares students for meeting Module Outcome 1.

This activity aligns with the career competency of critical thinking.

Journal

Journal Prompts:

In your own words, think about and explain your understanding of the following…

If the sound of your toaster popping up toast causes your mouth to water, what are the UCS, CS, and CR?

How does a neutral stimulus become a conditioned stimulus?

Now think of an example of classical conditioning occurring in your workplace, and share. Identify the UCS, CS, and CR.

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 3 Learning Journal

Successful completion of this activity meets Module Outcomes 2 and 3.

This activity aligns with the career competency of professionalism/work ethic.

Journal

Journal Prompts:

Watch the following TED Talk, and then thoughtfully respond to the journal prompts that follow.

In your own words, think about and explain the following…

Does this video talk about the law of effect? Are there any examples of the law of effect in the video? Explain. If you don’t see any, write about an activity in daily life in which the law of effect operates. Explain.

Write about how using games to leverage rewards could use both positive and negative reinforcement (you’ll want to explain the differences and similarities between the two).

Explain how these concepts have worked in your own life to help you develop and maintain professional work behaviors (punctuality, working productively with others, time/workload management, the impact of nonverbal communication on professional work image), helping you act responsibly and learn from mistakes. Share at least one personal workplace example or experience of negative reinforcement and one example of punishment.

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 4 Learning Journal

For this journal assignment, you’ll watch a TED Talk and then reflect on what you saw, heard, and learned.

Successful completion of this activity meets Module Outcome 2.

This activity aligns with the career competency of critical thinking.

Journal

Journal Prompts:

Watch the following TED Talk, and then answer the questions in your reaction.

In your own words, think about and explain the following…

What’s “shaping” and how would you use shaping to teach a dog to roll over? Does the speaker in this talk, Ian Dunbar, talk about using shaping or not?

Think of an example in your life in which you could use shaping to improve a situation. Share and explain how shaping could be used to change behavior in a desirable way.

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 5 Learning Journal

Successful completion of this activity meets Module Outcomes 1 & 3.

This activity aligns with the career competency of critical thinking.

Journal

Journal Prompts:

In your own words, think about and explain the effects of prosocial and antisocial modeling. Explain some examples from your own life.

Now apply the concepts of observational learning this scenario: Cara is 17 years old. Cara’s mother and father both drink alcohol every night. They tell Cara that drinking is bad and she shouldn’t do it. Cara goes to a party where beer is being served. What do you think Cara will do? Why?

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 6 Learning Journal

Successful completion of this activity prepares students for meeting Module Outcomes 1 & 4.

This activity aligns with the career competencies of critical thinking and career management.

Journal

Journal Prompts:

Watch both of the following TED Talks below, and reflect on how the content of these videos relates to the course and to your life. Consider and explain how the media impacts our ability to learn through the effects of multitasking, and how the TED Talks and this class are examples of learning via media.

Next, how can the concepts introduced in the talks be used by you to improve success and/or quality of life? Identify specific examples in your real life and career.

TEDTalk: Paolo Cardini – Forget multitasking, try monotasking.[Video file, 2:52 mins]. Retrieved from: https://www.ted.com/talks/paolo_cardini_forget_multitasking_try_monotasking (Links to an external site.)

TED Talk: Zeynep Tufekci – We’re building a dystopia just to make people click on ads [Video file, 22:55]. Retrieved from: https://www.ted.com/talks/zeynep_tufekci_we_re_building_a_dystopia_just_to_make_people_click_on_ads

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 7 Learning Journal

Successful completion of this activity meets Module Outcomes 1 & 5.

This activity aligns with the career competencies of critical thinking.

Journal

Journal Prompts:

In your own words, think about and explain the two types of interference. Think about and share an example from your own life of each kind of interference.

Now think about the two types of amnesia. Describe the similarities and differences between the two types, and then give an example of each.

PSY340 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING

Module 8 Learning Journal

Many people avoid conflict. This is not a healthy phenomenon, and it’s especially counterproductive in the workplace.

The critical thinking journal prompts below are intended to help you reflect on your own learning, and your participation and learning PROCESS are what’s important here… NOT the “correct” answers. Your answers in this assignment are a reflection of how what you’ve learned during the past two months can be used to help you be even more successful and effective in your job and career.

Successful completion of this activity meets Module Outcome 1.

This activity aligns with the career competency of teamwork and collaboration.

Journal

Journal Prompts:

Watch the following TED Talk by Margaret Heffernan. Then reflect thoughtfully and meaningfully on the following questions…

– What do you agree or disagree with in this TED Talk? Explain.

– How is this relevant to our course, and learning as it relates to your career?

– Explain how you can use what you’ve learned through this video and reflection to work within a team structure to be productive and effective, including how to negotiate and manage conflict.

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