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Theory of Radical Behaviorism

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Write a clear, well-organized response to each of the following prompts. Each of your responses should be a minimum of 300 words in length. Your responses should balance personal reflection with information from the lesson materials and required readings. You must use at least three resources, one of which may be the online lesson. Do additional research as necessary. Include in-text citations and a reference list in APA format. ****I attached the info for the Modules.**** ===================================================================================== #1. Modules 9.1 and 9.2 discuss some concerns with Skinner's theory of radical behaviorism. Read these sections carefully and answer the following questions. You should write at least one paragraph for each section. The response should be in an essay format – should be addressed in one cohesive essay (not a bulleted response): **Review the concerns expressed in the modules about Skinner's theory of radical behaviorism. Describe this theory     and explain why you agree or disagree that Skinner's theory is not a personality theory. Thoroughly explain your reason for agreeing or disagreeing using relevant examples. **Describe some of the ways that parents shape their children's behaviors and personalities, using examples of how your own parents rewarded or encouraged you while you were growing up. Are these examples of operant conditioning? **Can operant conditioning be used in the real world? If so, in what settings would this theory be useful? If not, why not? #2. Modules 9.5-9.7 discuss Kelly's suggestion that we use personal constructs in the same way that scientists use theories to predict what will happen in our lives. Read these sections carefully and answer the following questions. The response should be in an essay format – and should be addressed in one cohesive essay (not a bulleted response): **Examine the photo below and analyze it by describing what you think is going on in the scenario. Which of your own the experience(s) influenced your thought process in coming to these conclusions? **Using Kelly's theory of personal constructs, explain how people view the world through their own perspectives and personal constructs. **Describe one of your own personal constructs as an example.
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