Discussion

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read McSweeney & Murphy (2014) Part 1: Basic Classical Conditioning (Chapters 1 through 3) and Part 3: Basic Operational Conditioning (Chapters 8 through 10), and view the required video Classical and Operant Conditioning (Links to an external site.).

Include the following components in your initial post:

• Compare and contrast the general theories proposed by Pavlov and Skinner.
• Examine and describe the researcher’s contribution(s) to psychology theory and practice.
• Examine the major theoretical approaches proposed by the authors including any related research methods and/or assessment instruments associated with him or her.
• Evaluate any issues and cultural considerations associated with your assigned theorist.
• Analyze and describe how the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct might affect the implementation of your theorist’s personality assessments.
• Assess the types of personality measurements and research designs associated with your assigned theorist and describe how they have evolved.