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 […]

Operant conditioning is often applied to “real world” situations.  A classic example is using reinforcers and punishment to discipline children.  Skinner and his followers demonstrated that reinforcement is more effective than punishment in shaping children’s behavior. Yet there still exists a wide variety of opinion over the best way to raise and discipline children, especially […]

The major purpose of these final assignments in each module is to integrate the information you have learned throughout the current module and the course thus far, and to practice effective and professional communication of your ideas in various formats.  Remember last week?  Well, this assignment requires you to apply the principles of operant conditioning […]

Classical conditioning is a form of associative learning, learning produced by pairing of stimuli and responses in time and place. It contributes to likes and dislikes, emotional reactions, and reflex-like responses to things.   The major purpose of these final assignments in each module is to integrate the information you have learned throughout the current […]

The major purpose of these final assignments in each module is to integrate the information you have learned throughout the current module and the course thus far, and to practice effective and professional communication of your ideas in various formats.  For this assignment, you’ll be making a short video to introduce yourself to the professor […]

Integrates the professional role of leader, teacher, communicator, and manager of care to plan cost-effective, quality healthcare to consumers in structured and unstructured settings. (PO#7)   Directions   Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:   Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week   […]

Plans clinical practice activities that integrate professional nursing standards in accordance with the Nursing Code of Ethics and the ANA standards of practice (PO#6).   Directions   Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:   Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week   Integrate […]

Demonstrates effective communication with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare providers in managing safe/quality healthcare processes using evidence-based practices. (PO#3)   Directions   Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:   Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week   Integrate scholarly resources   Engage in […]

Applies principles of nursing, theories, and the care philosophies to self, colleagues, individuals, families, aggregates and communities throughout the healthcare system. (PO#1)   Directions   Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:   Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week   Integrate scholarly resources […]

It’s been a great journey!  As this course continues to evolve to meet the needs of the students who take it and the Excelsior psychology program, the feedback provided gives incredible opportunities for the School and College to learn from your experiences.  For this final assignment, you’ll submit a short video reflecting on the most […]