So far in this course, you have studied the foundations of key figures and systems in the field of psychology. The skills and knowledge required in this assignment will help prepare you for success on the final exam, as well as the final essay assignment. Choose one of the following prompts and write a 750 to 900-word essay examining these psychological theories.
Prompts
Choose one of the following prompts to examine in your essay:
- Pavlov’s classical conditioning theory examined associating two stimuli to produce the desired outcome. In your essay, define Pavlov’s classical conditioning theory and provide two real-life examples of its application – for example, in the training of pets or establishing helpful routines for young children. What is beneficial about applying this theory? What could be dangerous about real-life applications of classical conditioning?
- Carl Stumpf, Oswald Kulpe, and Wilhelm Wundt all explored the idea that each individual perceives and processes the world differently. In your essay, define phenomenology and introspection, provide two real-life examples of their application (such as differing preferences in food or weather), and discuss how they have shaped the modern view of the self. What is beneficial about applying this theory? What are the risks involved in applying this theory to real life?
You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use 2 sources and cite them using APA format. Please include a mix of both primary and secondary sources, with at least one source from a scholarly peer-reviewed journal. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in APA (including the lesson title and instructor’s name).
Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question.
Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as The American Journal of Psychology. You may use sources like JSTOR or Google Scholar to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.)
