penn foster psychology essay
Choose one of the topics and submit a well-written essay based on that topic. Your essay should be 750 to 1,000
words long. Remember: If you use the exact words of your textbook's authors, you must use quotation marks and cite
the information properly Your essay assignment must include
1. A cover sheet
2. The body of your paper (750-1,000 words)
3. A reference page, if needed The Cover Sheet
The first page of your paper will be the cover sheet. Provide the following information:
The title of your chosen topic Your name and student ID
Current date (e.g, November 1, 2013)Essentials of Psychology SSC130
Essay 25072400
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 cleanhis/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
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
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.