Assignment: Comparing And Contrasting Biological And Behaviorist Theories
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper that includes the following points:
• Compare and contrast biological and behaviorist theories by explaining the strengths and limitations of each theory.
• Apply the behaviorist theory in explaining the differences in the siblings Jane and John.
• Apply the biological theory in explaining the differences in the siblings Jane and John.
• Explain which approach is most effective for understanding the differences between Jane and John, and defend your reasoning.
• Consider these descriptions of Jane and John. Keep in mind they are fraternal twins. Although their age is not given, from their activities they are teens in high school.
o Jane is very outgoing. She enjoys large gatherings of friends, participates in many extracurricular activities in school, and is a cheerleader and captain of her volleyball team. She loves to travel, meet new people, and experience different cultures.
o John is a quiet and studious young man. He loves to read and to listen to classical music. He has a small, intimate circle of friends who share the same interests. He is captain of his school's chess team, and his idea of the perfect sporting event is a chess competition. He is not interested in travel-unless he is going to a chess competition.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.