Explain how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning can each contribute to racial prejudice and discrimination.
Chapter 6 – Learning Theories Discussion
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Explain how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning can each contribute to racial prejudice and discrimination.
Explain the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment, and provide an example of each based on your own experiences. Be sure to identify the stimulus that is being removed or added, and the behavior that is increasing or decreasing.
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Chapter 7 – Theories of Intelligence Discussion
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Using a minimum of 300 words, respond to the following prompts:
Use the article and videos below on Stereotype Threat, as well as the various theories on intelligence to respond to the following questions:
How can the research on stereotype threat help to explain some group differences in intelligence and achievement tests?
Some researchers assert that relying solely on such tests for making hiring and college admission decisions is possibly unethical. Given some of the problems with IQ tests, do you agree? Why or why not?
Dr. Claude Steele and Stereotype Threat –Stereotype Threat: A Conversation with Claude Steele (Links to an external site.)
Women, Math and Stereotype Threat –Women, math, and stereotype threat(Links to an external site.
2. Does language influence thought or does thought influence language? Can you think of examples of how language affects cognition?
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Answer preview Explain how classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning can each contribute to racial prejudice and discrimination.
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