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Announcements From Teacher Regarding Outline

Just remember that the topic has to focus on a learning principle or theory (e.g., habituation, classical conditioning) and its application to a real world issue.  I look forward to seeing your outlines this week.    Constraint-induced movement therapy as a treatment for learned non-use. (p 111) The role of stress sensitization in anxiety (or depression). (p. 112) The role of conditioned tolerance in addiction. (p. 166) Classical conditioning can reduce the need for medication (or reduce side effects). (p. 168) The role of operant conditioning in a specific behavioral addiction (e.g. gambling). (p. 218) The use of differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) in treatment of substance or behavior addiction. (p. 220) The use of delayed reinforcement in the treatment of substance abuse or a behavioral addiction. (p. 220) Generalization deficits in schizophrenia. (p. 267)

 Keep in mind the topic has to be focused on the application of a learning theory or principle. For example, You could write about the role of context conditioning in substance abuse.  If your topic doesn't meet this requirement, there is no way to earn a passing grade on this assignment. See the paper instructions for full details.  I look forward to reading the topics you guys come up with.