Essay

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Instructions

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfraBsz9gX4

D2L Assignment Paper General Instructions: You will watch the posted video and write a 350 word (about 1 page) response to the paper in MLA style. Use multiple paragraph form. The essay should answer the questions posted below. You are expected to have read the relevant Text book chapters, in addition to viewing the videos, to help you answer the questions. Word file types such as .rtf .doc and .docx are acceptable. D2L will not open file types that are exclusive to phone and tablets. Make sure you convert your file to one of the file types listed here. Also, give your essay a file name (like Psych1.doc ) so that you do not mix it up with work from other classes. You will get no credit for submitting the wrong file. The Assignments are Linked to Turnitin.com which checks for originality/ plagiarism. A Turnitin.com match of 50% or higher, which is an indicator of plagiarism, will result in a zero for the assignment, if you do not re-write and resubmit before the deadline. You may choose any of the papers but only 4 are required. They must be grammatically correct, meet the length requirement, and answers all of the questions posted in specific detail. The best 4 papers will count toward your grade. LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED.

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Watch the following YouTube presentation entitled Positive vs Negative Reinforcement.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfraBsz9gX4

Answer the following questions based on the video you watched:

1) Describe an example of Positive Reinforcement used in the video. What behavior increased? What was the consequence of this behavior?

2) Describe an example of Negative Reinforcement used in the video. What behavior increased? What was the consequence of this behavior? (Remember, you can refer to your text if you are unsure about the definition of "Negative Reinforcement" or "Consequence" in the context of Psychology class.)

3) How might you use positive or negative reinforcement to improve your study skills?

Make sure you answer each question thoroughly using correct grammar and at least 350 words total.