Posted: May 15th, 2023
Announcements From Teacher Regarding Outline
Just remember that the topic has to focus on a learning principle or theory (e.g., habituation, classical conditioning) and its application to a real world issue. I look forward to seeing your outlines this week.
Constraint-induced movement therapy as a treatment for learned non-use. (p 111)
The role of stress sensitization in anxiety (or depression). (p. 112)
The role of conditioned tolerance in addiction. (p. 166)
Classical conditioning can reduce the need for medication (or reduce side effects). (p. 168)
The role of operant conditioning in a specific behavioral addiction (e.g. gambling). (p. 218)
The use of differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) in treatment of substance or behavior addiction. (p. 220)
The use of delayed reinforcement in the treatment of substance abuse or a behavioral addiction. (p. 220)
Generalization deficits in schizophrenia. (p. 267)
Keep in mind the topic has to be focused on the application of a learning theory or principle. For example, You could write about the role of context conditioning in substance abuse. If your topic doesn’t meet this requirement, there is no way to earn a passing grade on this assignment. See the paper instructions for full details. I look forward to reading the topics you guys come up with.
Announcements From Teacher Regarding Outline
Just remember that the topic has to focus on a learning principle or theory (e.g., habituation, classical conditioning) and its application to a real world issue. I look forward to seeing your outlines this week.
Constraint-induced movement therapy as a treatment for learned non-use. (p 111)
The role of stress sensitization in anxiety (or depression). (p. 112)
The role of conditioned tolerance in addiction. (p. 166)
Classical conditioning can reduce the need for medication (or reduce side effects). (p. 168)
The role of operant conditioning in a specific behavioral addiction (e.g. gambling). (p. 218)
The use of differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) in treatment of substance or behavior addiction. (p. 220)
The use of delayed reinforcement in the treatment of substance abuse or a behavioral addiction. (p. 220)
Generalization deficits in schizophrenia. (p. 267)
Keep in mind the topic has to be focused on the application of a learning theory or principle. For example, You could write about the role of context conditioning in substance abuse. If your topic doesn’t meet this requirement, there is no way to earn a passing grade on this assignment. See the paper instructions for full details. I look forward to reading the topics you guys come up with.
Announcements From Teacher Regarding Outline
Just remember that the topic has to focus on a learning principle or theory (e.g., habituation, classical conditioning) and its application to a real world issue. I look forward to seeing your outlines this week.
Constraint-induced movement therapy as a treatment for learned non-use. (p 111)
The role of stress sensitization in anxiety (or depression). (p. 112)
The role of conditioned tolerance in addiction. (p. 166)
Classical conditioning can reduce the need for medication (or reduce side effects). (p. 168)
The role of operant conditioning in a specific behavioral addiction (e.g. gambling). (p. 218)
The use of differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) in treatment of substance or behavior addiction. (p. 220)
The use of delayed reinforcement in the treatment of substance abuse or a behavioral addiction. (p. 220)
Generalization deficits in schizophrenia. (p. 267)
Keep in mind the topic has to be focused on the application of a learning theory or principle. For example, You could write about the role of context conditioning in substance abuse. If your topic doesn’t meet this requirement, there is no way to earn a passing grade on this assignment. See the paper instructions for full details. I look forward to reading the topics you guys come up with.
RESEARCH OUTLINE & REFERENCES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The Research: Outline & References Assignment is intended to encourage you to start thinking about the Research : Final Assignment in more specific terms. The Research: Final Assignment is the capstone project for this course and will require a great deal of time to be done well. This outline at minumin can be 3 pages but feel free to do as many as you would like to help with the final assignment. The final assignment will be almost 10 pages in content so this will be a great help.
INSTRUCTIONS
Your Research : Outline & References Assignment must include:
1. Your topic
2. At least a few statements about back ground information for the learning principle and applied research
3. Your hypothesis
4. Five references
Please find below a guideline for your Research : Outline & References Assignment. Some example statements have been provided to illustrate the required material. Your Research: Outline & References Assignment should follow this example closely. You may find that your Research: Final Assignment will flow better if you move some minor sections around; see the Research: Final Assignment instructions for a list of material that must be included. It is not necessary to have all of the applied articles you will be discussing in the literature review sections. You are also not required to give specific information in the discussion and assessment sections. Note that it will be helpful to read the Research: Final Assignment instructions before completing this Research: Outline & References Assignment.
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. State your topic (e.g. “This will examine the roles of spontaneous reinstatement of operant behavior in drug addiction.”).
1. State why this topic is important (e.g. “More than 80% of individuals who go through substance abuse treatment will relapse within 5 years”).
2. State your initial research questions (e.g. “What are the critical variables that contribute to spontaneous recovery of operant responding for drugs of abuse?”).
B. Background information about the issue
1. Learning principle (e.g. “Spontaneous recovery was first reported by _______. Later research revealed that _____,_______, and ______ influence spontaneous recovery in animal studies.”).
2. Principle’s application to the problem or issue (e.g. “______ initially suggested that drug relapse may work through a similar mechanism. The methods used to study spontaneous recovery of drug seeking behavior are…”).
C. State your hypothesis. Your hypothesis is the main focus of the Research: Final Assignment (e.g. “While stress is a critical factor in the reinstatement of operant behavior for drugs of abuse, its effects can be mitigated by an enriched environment.”). Everything discussed in the Research Final Assignment should be related back to the hypothesis. Does a study support or contradict your hypothesis?
1. Define all terms in your hypothesis, referencing appropriate sources
2. Discuss any points of clarification
a) Point 1
b) Point 2
(1) … (as needed)
(2) …
II. Literature Review
A. Theoretical literature pertaining to the learning principle
1. Overview and summary of each theory or explanation
2. Relevance of each theory/explanation to the issue
3. Application of the theoretical findings to the issue
B. Applied literature—Repeat for each study
1. Rationale of the study
2. Overview of the study
3. Methodology (key elements)
4. Key findings related to your hypothesis
5. Critique of the study
a) Design?
b) Appropriate methods?
c) How do the findings relate to your hypothesis/thesis?
III. Discussion
A. Summary
1. Summary of all relative findings
B. Recommendations
1. What can be learned from this research?
2. What are the implications?
3. To whom are these recommendations relevant and why? (e.g. parents, government agencies, organizations, educational institutions, mental health professionals)
C. Future Research
D. Conclusions
1. Recap the importance of your topic (no new information)
2. Revisit your thesis statement (did you find support or no support?)
3. Conclusion based on information derived from the literature
IV. Assessment of Writing Process (this section is based on your process)
A. How your process worked (evaluate your own writing process)
1. Outline
2. PowerPoint presentation
3. Article review assignment
B. What have you learned
C. How is this assignment going to impact your career goals
V. References
A. Reference 1
B. Reference 2
C. Reference 3
D. Reference 4
E. Reference 5
Make sure to check the Research: Outline & References Grading Rubric before you start the Research : Outline & References Assignment.
Books used in this course: Gluck, Mercado, & Myers (2020). Learning and Memory: From Brain to Behavior (4th ed.). New York, NY: Worth Publishing. ISBN: 9781319107383.
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