PSY 203T Wk 2 Discussion – Cognitive Processes

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday: Select 1 question below. Respond in a minimum of 175 words:

• In Ch. 5, you read about the different ways that we learn behaviors. Consider a behavior that you have. How can you explain how you learned this behavior through one of the types of learning presented in Ch. 5?
• The concepts of reinforcement and punishment can be a little tricky, and many students confuse the principles of these concepts. A common mistake that is made is thinking that negative reinforcement is the same as punishment. What are the main differences between these concepts? Provide an example to illustrate your explanation.
• In Ch. 6, you read about the process of memory, which starts in the sensory memory, progresses to the short-term memory, and ultimately will end up in the long-term memory. Consider a time when you learned new information. It could be a new process at work, something you learned in a class, or something you learned in your personal life. Outline the process of how this information got into your long-term memory, including the encoding strategies used.
• In Ch. 6, you learn about different strategies for problem solving and decision making. Consider a decision that you need to make or a problem that you need to solve in your personal or career life. Apply the strategies and processes listed in Ch. 6 to help you make the decision or solve the problem. Describe the process you used and if you would do anything differently the next time.

Due Monday : Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.