GR1 Describe the historical antecedents of operant conditioning and the specific factors which led to the rise of operant conditioning. (Course Objective [CO] 1) 24 points
GR2 Describe the principles/concepts that can be applied to explain the process by which operant conditioning can lead to the development and maintenance of superstitions. (CO2) 28 points
GR3 Describe at least one superstition and analyze the thinking process that was involved in the acquisition and perpetuation of this irrational belief. (CO1) 28 points
GR4 Describe the elements of the operant conditioning process that lead these beliefs to be so deeply ingrained and long standing. (CO2) 28 points
GR5 Explain whether a person can ever rid him or herself of superstitions. Describe methods that can be used to help the person. (CO4) 16 points
GR6 Describe a superstition of a friend or family member and the events that led to the formation of his or her superstition. (CO2, 4) 12 points
GR7 Analyze whether the superstition fits with your knowledge of operant conditioning’s role in the development of superstitions. (CO2) 20 points
GR8 Writing Components: Organization (12) Usage and Mechanics (12) APA Elements (16) Style (4) 44 points