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Shaping Behavior

Due Date: Jun 14, 2017 23:59:59 Max Points: 235 Details:

The brain, nervous system, and sensory systems work together to shape behavior. Cognitive functions also shape behavior. In this assignment, you will explore the interrelations of brain, nervous system, sensory systems, and cognitive functions in the shaping of human behavior.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

· This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

· You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Directions:

Write a paper of 1,000-1,250 words that addresses the role of the brain, nervous system, sensory systems, and cognitive functions in shaping behavior. Include the following in your paper:

1. A discussion of the role of the brain, nervous system, and sensory systems in shaping behavior.

2. A discussion of the role of cognitive function in shaping behavior.

3. A discussion of the interrelation of the brain, nervous system, sensory system, and cognitive functions in shaping behavior.

RUBRIC

· A discussion of how psychological theories are applied to understanding the role of the brain, nervous system, and sensory systems in shaping behavior is present, thorough, and well-detailed. The statement is well supported with current and/or seminal research.

· A discussion of how psychological theories are applied to understanding the role of cognitive function in shaping behavior is present, thorough, and well-detailed. The statement is well supported with current and/or seminal research.

· A discussion synthesizing the theories describing the interrelation of the brain, nervous system, sensory system, and cognitive functions in shaping behavior is present, thorough, and well-detailed. The statement is well supported with current and/or seminal research.

· All required elements are present. Scholarly research sources are topic-related, and obtained from highly respected, professional, original sources.

· Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

· Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

· Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

· All format elements are correct.

· In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.