Memory

1. Choose one of these conditioning/learning styles and

discuss how it may be applied to child rearing. In essay

format, create a plan to help get a young child to clean

his/her room.

2. Conditioning still plays a role in punishment, and the

text discusses the pros and cons of punishment and

why reinforcement “beats” punishment. Explain the

theory behind this phenomenon and give an example of

it by how you used it when training an animal.

Memory

Begin by reviewing Chapter 6 beginning on page 200.

Chapter 6 discusses memory, how the brain processes information,

and the process involved in forgetting information. In

addition, the chapter discusses how we as humans think,

reason, and solve problems and the role our brains play in

developing language.

Then, write your essay about one of the following topics:

1. Discuss the process of memory. In particular, discuss

the different types of memory and relate each one to a

personal experience.

2. Discuss the different theories on language acquisition.

As our country becomes more multicultural, how can

these theories aid our children and/or you in learning a

second and perhaps a third language?

Motivation and Emotion

Begin by reviewing Chapter 7, which begins on page 243.

Chapter 7 states that humans are born to be motivated to

satisfy our needs, discusses why some of us seek out more

sensation and thrills more than others, explains why emotions

and the need for power rule some of us, and ends with

a discussion of the cultural differences on how we as humans

express emotions.

Then, write your essay about one of the following topics:

1. According to Maslow, our motivation progresses up a

pyramid. Discuss his theory and give your opinion on

whether or not you agree with it. Give concrete examples

(in relation to the hierarchy) to support your opinion.

2. The text discusses three models of emotions. Choose one

of those models and describe what you do in the event of

a crisis. Provide specific examples.