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Week 3 question 1
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Review the Information Processing Model tutorial located at the following link:
http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pcp_94178_psych_axia/livepsych/interface/index.htm?atitle=Informati
on-Processing%20Model%20of%20Memory&id1=23_1.
Explain the three stages of memory. How might understanding how our memory works help us learn?
There are three stages of memory: immediate memory, short-term memory, and long term memory. Immediate memory
lasts 5-10 seconds, it would be like two people on opposite sides of a street trying to talk where the conversation wouldn’t be
clearly communicated and therefore disregarded. Short-term memory remembers items or objects for up to 15-20 seconds, the
effect is like trying to remember items on a shopping list left at home. Long-term memory holds a persons memories, passwords,
thoughts, and ability to complete daily tasks.
Memory helps us learn things. Tools of memorization include flash cards, repetition and even word games like
Scrabble or Boggle. Reading is another learning and memory exercise that keeps the brain functioning.
Week 3 question 2
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Refer to p. 212 of Psychology and Your Life. Determine your memory style and explain how might you
apply this information at work and at school.
I have determined that my memory style is primarily visual. Although there are I things I opt not to remember
in my life, I understand that this is blocked in my memory. Traveling is an example of my preference for visual
memory style. Getting directions, for example, is much easier with a map in front of me (like from MapQuest,com, for
example). When I travel, I like to keep landmarks in mind because those will be the things I will recall most readily if I
decide to journey to that destination again. It isn’t a perfect system because there often many different routes which
landmarks would not be helpful. Class notes are another example of visual learning because when I review them I
can remember the class discussion later on.
Note-taking has helped me in school as well as church, looking at them later will remind me of what was
covered. It also helps the highlight important information. I also keep a to-do list to keep me from procrastinating. I’d
also classify myself as a visual learner because I am aware of how many times I read and re-read instructions.
Week 3 question 3
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Review the Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment video located at the following link:
http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pcp_94178_psych_axia/video/index.html.
In the social cognitive approach to learning, observation learning occurs by watching the behavior of
others. Have you ever learned something just by observation alone? Share your example.
The study was disturbing to me because the child had witnessed such a horrific event. On the other hand, perhaps the
adage, “spare the rod, spoil the child” does not seem so bad. In my family, had any of us four siblings stepped out of line we
would have been met with my mother’s wooden paddle. When a child grows up with some discipline is a healthy loving
environment it becomes less likely that the child will grow up to be a bully. I have had many experiences with family and with
babysitting and one does not need to scream or beat a child to have authority over them. Time-outs are often very effective for a
misbehaving child, even for 5 minutes. After that, if you ask the child if they will repeat that behavior, he or she will usually
respond with a resounding, “No!”
Week 3 question 4
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Refer to Figure 4 on p. 178 of Psychology and Your Life. What is the difference between classical and
operant conditioning? Provide an example of each type of conditioning. Do not use the same example as
the text.
An example of classical conditioning would be an individual who is unfamiliar with cars. This individual spends money
without ever looking under the hood and doesn’t ask questions about the vehicle history or repairs. Not knowing this crucial
information could really put the individual at a disadvantage. Operant conditioning, on the other hand, is like if that same
individual had a friend along to the car shop as a second opinion. The other set of eyes, ears, and expertise would be able to
determine the exact status of the operating condition for the person. If the car was from a dealership, then the individual would
be entitled to something like a Carfax report. The report would make the purchaser aware of the operating condition of the
vehicle and the history of the vehicle. It is information that would help the person decided what to do.
Week 3 question 5
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Watch the Learning with Change and Experience and Memory – Interactive Tutorial located at the
following link: http://media.pearsoncmg.com/pcp/pcp_94123_psych_axia/lesson_04/select.htm
Explain classical conditioning. Provide an example from your childhood that demonstrates this learning
condition. After reading the section on operant conditioning, explain punishment vs. positive
reinforcement.
An example of classical conditioning from my childhood is found in cereal. When I was younger I
was just hungry, yet as I got older it was more about the prize in the box. Conditioning can be
implemented by using either punishment or positive reinforcement. There are two kinds of punishment:
application and removal. Punishment by application is like installing a security system in a residence and
not informing the residents of the code. The problem with that is the wasted time and money of the
police that are unnecessarily contacted. Punishment by removal takes something away from another
person to teach them a lesson like responsibility. Positive reinforcement is a reward system. This is to
make someone happy when they have done something good like accomplishing something in school.