• In Ch. 5, you read about how we learn behaviors. Consider a behavior that you have. How can you explain how you discovered this behavior through one of the types of learning presented in Ch. 5?
• The concepts of reinforcement and punishment can be a little tricky, and many students confuse the principles of these concepts. A common mistake is thinking that negative reinforcement is the same as punishment. What are the main differences between these concepts? Provide an example to illustrate your explanation.
• In Ch. 6, you read about the process of memory, which starts in the sensory memory, progresses to the short-term memory, and ultimately ends up in the long-term memory. Consider a time when you learned new information. It could be a new process at work, something you learned in a class, or your personal life. Outline how this information got into your long-term memory, including the encoding strategies.
• In Ch. 6, you learn about different problem-solving and decision-making strategies. Consider a decision you must make or a problem you need to solve in your personal or career life. Apply the systems and processes listed in Ch. 6 to help you decide or solve the problem. Describe the method you used and if you would do anything differently the next time.