PSY 250 Wk 4 Discussion

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes the initial required discussion post below and two other posts in discussion areas. See below for details.

Due Thursday: Initial Required Discussion Post

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In Week 4, you are introduced to the behavioral perspective of personality. The readings this week focus on behavioral and the social-cognitive theories of several theorists, including Skinner, Kelly, Mischel, and Bandura.

• Based on your readings this week, provide a specific example of how the environment can cause behavior. B.F. Skinner’s work on Operant Conditioning introduces the concept of reinforcement and punishment. Discuss an example of results obtained through reinforcement or through punishment according to Skinner’s theory.

Due Monday: Two Additional Posts

Two additional posts of at least 80 words each that may include: replies to classmate or faculty posts or an additional post your own on a topic related to the class content this week. Be constructive and professional in your responses. I will create discussion topics within the “Learning Activities” section each week as well. If you choose to respond there as part of your two posts, I will count that toward your participation that week.