Scientific Methods
Paper Choose ONE of the following and answer it. 2 pages max. .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf, NO .pages format #1. Chapter 2: Scientific Methods, describe an experiment you would want to conduct. What is your hypothesis, is there a theory or framework involved? How would you collect data? How would you analyze or present the data? What do you expect to find if your hypothesis is true or if it turns out to be false? What are the implications of your study and how far can you generalize it? Finally, why should we conduct this study? #2. Chapter 6: Describe a behavior you have learned through classic conditioning or a behavior you could teach someone with classic condition. Identify the Unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, conditioned stimulus and conditioned response. How many trials do you think it would take to be conditioned, and what is the tendency for extinction and spontaneous recovery? #3. Chapter 6: Describe a behavior you can shape in yourself or another through operant conditioning. What are the possible reinforcement and punishments, both positive and negative. What type of schedule of reinforcement will you choose and its delay? #4. Chapter 12: Choose a current major issue in our society. What concept in social psychology is relevant to this issue? How would you address and/or what is your response to this issue? Why is this issue important to you and can social psychology provide guidance? #5. Chapter 15: Pick a psychological disorder or a group of related disorders. Describe this disorder and its related treatment. Why did you pick this disorder? Why is it important that other should be informed about this disorder? How should others react to individuals who have this disorder? What should an individual who has this order do to get help? #6. What are the most important concepts you have taken away from this course (at least 5)? What would you tell the next group of students taking this course about psychology and/or the instructor?
