PSY 322 UMASS Skinner Bandura and Free Will Research Paper

PSY 322 UMASS Skinner Bandura and Free Will Research Paper

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Skinner and Bandura both studied how people learn and both devised theories based on their research and observation, but they came to somewhat different conclusions.  For this assignment I will need to do all of the following:

Describe the concept of “free will” and discuss how Skinner and Bandura thought about the concept

Describe and discuss your thoughts on “free will” as that term is used in psychology and give at least 2 reasons for your thinking

  • Describe and discuss my thinking about the potential positive and negative influence of video games, television and other media on people’s behavior.  Provide examples that illustrate your thinking
  • Describe how I would apply at least one concept of Skinner’s and one concept of Bandura’s together to change one behavior of your choice (e.g. increase exercise, stop smoking, increase studying, etc.)
  • I must use at least 2 sources and be sure to cite them in the work!
  • You will pick ONE of the following ways to accomplish this task and you must include ALL of the elements that are listed with your choice in your submission.  The work MUST be original I may not post a YouTube Video, an actual newspaper article or interview, etc.

 

Explanation & Answer:

3 pages