Operant Conditioning/Superstitions Mod3A2

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