PSY340: Psychology of Learning
Module 8: Final Examination
Essay Questions
Part 2 consists of 2 essay questions taken from Modules 1-8. You will need to respond to the essays and send them to your instructor by placing them in the assignment box.
Define classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Identify and explain the similarities and differences between the two types. Create a real-life example where either classical or operant conditioning may be used. Explain how the specific type of conditioning worked in the situation and why it was selected over the other type of conditioning for the situation.
Identify two real-life experiences in which learning principles can apply. Discuss each experience and the principles of learning that are applicable. Be sure to fully explain each of the learning concepts that apply to these two experiences. Identify ways in which learning in the two experiences can be inhibited and improved.