Week 3 Discussion: Learning
& Memory
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Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9
• Lesson
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and
label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or
Option 2:
• Option 1: What does it mean when you have learned something?
Identify and describe an example of something you have learned
recently using either the principles of classical conditioning, operant
conditioning or observational learning/social-cognitive learning.
Ensure that you describe your example using the appropriate
terminology associated with each learning theory.
• Option 2: Memory is a complex concept, why can we remember
every word to a song we heard 10 years ago, but can't remember
why we walked into the kitchen less than 5 minutes ago? Why do we
forget certain information, but remember others? Briefly describe a
recent situation in which you forgot something important,
referencing one of the theories of forgetting. What techniques could
you have used to avoid forgetting this information?
Be sure to make connections between your ideas and
conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and theory we
are discussing this week.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. If
possible, respond to one peer who chose an option different than the
one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and
clarification.
Writing Requirements
• Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online
lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
& Memory
66 unread replies.108108 replies.
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9
• Lesson
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and
label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or
Option 2:
• Option 1: What does it mean when you have learned something?
Identify and describe an example of something you have learned
recently using either the principles of classical conditioning, operant
conditioning or observational learning/social-cognitive learning.
Ensure that you describe your example using the appropriate
terminology associated with each learning theory.
• Option 2: Memory is a complex concept, why can we remember
every word to a song we heard 10 years ago, but can't remember
why we walked into the kitchen less than 5 minutes ago? Why do we
forget certain information, but remember others? Briefly describe a
recent situation in which you forgot something important,
referencing one of the theories of forgetting. What techniques could
you have used to avoid forgetting this information?
Be sure to make connections between your ideas and
conclusions and the research, concepts, terms, and theory we
are discussing this week.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. If
possible, respond to one peer who chose an option different than the
one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and
clarification.
Writing Requirements
• Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
• Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online
lessons and an outside source)
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
