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Unit
Outline - Learning and Cognition
2011-2012 |
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Date |
Classwork |
Homework |
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Mon Nov 21 |
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Objective Test on Chapter 4
(no FRQ) |
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Read pages Lefton 149-162,
Myers 291-304 |
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Tues Nov 22 |
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Introduction to
conditioning
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Discuss classical conditioning (Pavlov,
Watson, and Garcia) |
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Read pages Lefton 162-179,
Myers 304-317 |
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Wed Nov 23 |
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Discuss operant
conditioning (Skinner - Box and Baby Tender, Thorndike, and Premack)
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Reading on Skinner |
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The Critical Thinking Activity: Classical and Operant Conditioning |
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Thurs Nov 24 & Fri
Nov 25 |
Thanksgiving
Break |
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Mon Nov 28 |
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Discuss The Critical
Thinking Activity: Classical and Operant Conditioning
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Classical & Operant Conditioning: You Decide |
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Read pages Lefton 179-188,
Myers 317-323 |
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Tues Nov 29 |
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Schedules of reinforcement
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Discuss schedules of reinforcement activity |
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Study for quiz on classical
and operant conditioning
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Conditioning and Behavior –
[study
guide – online] |
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Wed Nov 30 |
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Quiz on classical and
operant conditioning |
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Read pages 225-239 , Myers
369-382 |
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Thurs Dec 1 |
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Discuss cognitive
psychology |
Bandura reading and critique
1.
summary of 3-5 main points of
article including any results and/or new information presented
2.
analysis of the science behind the
article including methodology (if the methodology is poor, discuss how
to make it better)
3.
discuss your personal response or
two new things you learned or think are most interesting
4.
what is the importance or
application of this article to the field of psychology (make conceptual
ties to previous learning or the current chapter) |
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Fri Dec 2 |
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Discuss cognitive psychology and decision making
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Discuss Bandura experiment
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Discuss language and
language acquisition |
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Read pages 239-253, Myers
382-401 |
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Mon Dec 5 |
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Critical Thinking Activity
– Cognition |
Practice FRQ:
Heidi’s older
brother has suffered from chronic depression for several years.
Unfortunately, her parents have incorrectly informed Heidi that there is
a 40% chance that she will also suffer from depression. Explain using
a specific example how each might lead Heidi to conclude that she will
definitely be a victim of severe depressive disorder.
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classical conditioning
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operant conditioning
·
heuristics
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framing
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confirmation bias
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mental set |
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Tues Dec 6 |
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Peer Review of FRQs |
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Wed Dec 7 |
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Review |
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Study for Test
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Review Session after school
[2:15 – 2:45] |
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Thurs Dec 8 |
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Objective Test on Chapters
5 and 7 |
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Fri Dec 9 |
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FRQ on Chapters 5 and 7 |
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Read pages 190-204,
Myers327-345 |
