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Control and Conditioning in Literature, 2004.
A comparison of the themes in Aldus Huxley's "A Brave New World" and Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange".
1,486 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper compares the themes in the novels, "A Brave New World" and "A Clockwork Orange", about what happens when society attempts to control and condition its citizens and the resulting complications that arise when humans exert their natural tendency to resist these attempts.
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"Science fiction offer us terrific opportunities to explore complex issues that humankind faces on a daily basis. We owe much to authors like Aldous Huxley and Anthony Burgess for providing us with images of society that attempts to improve itself only to destroy the humanity we possess. Brave New World and A Clockwork Orange describe techniques used to subdue the human will in order to make the world a safer place. Both novels reveal complications that arise when individuals resist conditioning. As a result of these complications, we must understand that such techniques strip citizens of their individuality and will ultimately produce a brain dead society."
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Conditioning and Phobia Treatment, 2007.
This paper examines phobia from the perspective of classical conditioning.
2,283 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses the causes and treatment of phobia from the perspective of classical conditioning. First, the author looks at the roots of classical conditioning and explains how people learn through this process. The next part of this paper then examines the role classical conditioning plays in how people develop their fears and phobias. In the conclusion, the effectiveness of various phobia therapies are analyzed. Particular emphasis is given to techniques such as flooding, counter-conditioning and other therapies that employ classical conditioning.
Outline:
Classical Conditioning
Conditioning Fear
Therapies to Phobia
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"However, today, many humans continue to experience fear, even when the emotion is clearly not warranted. Such irrational fears can elicit strong emotional and physical symptoms from people. When these intense and irrational fears cause unwarranted anxiety and interfere with his or her ability to enjoy life, a person is said to be suffering from phobia."
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Classical and Operant Conditioning, 2002.
This paper demonstrates the application of classical and operant conditioning to change behavior.
2,185 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper applies classical and operant conditioning to two problems of the author. The author defines and outlines the use of classical conditioning to overcome her fear of elevators. The paper again explains the definition and use of operant conditioning to increase the number of times the author exercises.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Classical Conditioning - Reducing the Fear of Elevators
Understanding Classical Conditioning
Overcoming the Fear of Elevators
Operant Conditioning - Increasing Exercise Frequency
Understanding Operant Conditioning
Increasing Exercise Frequency
Overall Summary
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"The first step involves developing a plan to begin the desensitization process. The plan that has been decided on involves using the elevator daily, but only going one floor in it and always going from the second floor to the ground floor. This has been decided on because it has the least fear associated with it. This process of just going one floor will be continued for a week. The length of time spent in the elevator will then be gradually increased by taking it from the third floor to the ground floor for a week, and then the fifth floor to the ground floor for another week."
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Virtual Literature, 2005.
An analysis of two articles on virtuality or virtual literature.
4,140 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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This analysis focuses on two articles on virtuality or virtual literature, including "The Condition of Virtuality" by N. Katharine Hayles and "The Written Word" by Walter J. Ong. The analysis compares and contrasts the views of Ong and Hayles on computer or electronic literature and conventional printed texts. Both Ong and Hayles maintain that virtual literature expands not limits subjectivity and the learning process from the flow of information.
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"Meaning is culturally constructed The word first orally transmitted then transmitted through print and now electronically transmitted remains paramount in the creation and transmission of meaning. Walter J Ong suggests that the .."
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Operant Conditioning, 2006.
This paper examines the five key educational principles of operant conditioning, which, when applied correctly in the classroom, are effective in both reinforcement and punishment.
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper details the five key educational innovations attributed to the principles of operant conditioning. The five areas consist of: Instructional objectives, programmed instruction, mastery learning, contingency contracts and applied behavior analysis. Each particular area is built to work on a cycle of reinforcement and punishment and evokes the prime basis of operant conditioning. This paper describes how when applying these operant conditioning techniques correctly behaviors that are desired to increase are reinforced while behaviors sought to decrease are punished. The goal being that for the latter to work, the punishment must be effective. This paper discusses the use of operant conditioning in the classrooms, which has been proven effective and is a commonly utilized technique in education. The writer of this paper contends that operant conditioning is actually employed in classroom settings as an effective tool not only for the teachers but for the students as well.
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"In operant conditioning, it is a prerequisite that terminal (i.e. desired) behaviors be specified in precise, observable terms prior to the beginning of conditioning1. Rather then referring to educationally based goals as "instructional objectives", then, the sought for ideal is a "behavioral objective" with three basic specified components: an observable
and measurable outcome, explanation of the conditions under which the behavior should be exhibited, and the criterion for judging the acceptable performance of the behavior. An example of the later criterion would be that a student performs above a reasonably assigned goal on examinations. Utilizing objectives in this way allows teachers to make clear goals for their students."
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Athletic Strength and Conditioning Program, 2008.
A proposed research methodology to develop a strength and conditioning program to deliver healthier and stronger athletes to college athletic programs.
3,480 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper explains that a strength and conditioning program for delivering a healthier and stronger athlete to a college athletic program involves considerations of several specific aspects of exercise and nutrition and requires a network of professionals in monitoring this process. The paper then presents a literature review and an interview in preparation for a project to develop a methodology for developing such a project. In addition, the paper proposes gathering information from throughout the school and community and discovering the traditional behavior of the athletes and the family and communities of the athletes using the 'Behavioral Risk Factor Survey' and the 'Youth Risk Behavior Survey'.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Review of the Literature
Interview
Proposed Methodology
Skills Improvement
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"To improve the physical, mental and emotional health of youth in the school and community. In order to properly plan athletics it will be important to understand where the interests of young people in the community is focused. The Health Education program will be implemented in collaboration with physicians, clinics, sports clubs, and community organizations through a cooperative formulation of the program design most likely to be effective and most likely to draw the participation of the community's youth."
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Operant Conditioning, 2006.
A look at the weaknesses as well as the significance of the operant conditioning theory as advocated by B.F. Skinner.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper, while acknowledging that the operant conditioning theory does not, in isolation, seem to be fully adequate for explaining the human learning process or analyzing human behaviour, attempts to highlight its limitations and its significance in the field of social psychology. The paper accomplishes this by means of comparison against symbolic interactionism and the observational learning theory.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Operant Conditioning (Reinforcement)
Operant Conditioning versus Symbolic Interactionism
Operant Conditioning versus Observational Learning
Conclusion
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"As shown by the above example, operant conditioning lays emphasis on consequences as the "prime movers" (Baldwin 1986:7) or determining force of the antecedent cues and behaviour. The consequences influence the frequency of a certain behaviour in the future, and transform the antecedent cues into discriminative stimuli (Baldwin 1986:11) which indicate the occasion for appropriate behaviour. Looking at another tall tree, the boy may decide that it would not be prudent to climb it."
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Pavlovian and Operant Conditioning Learning, 2002.
A study on Pavlovian learning in relation to operant conditioning.
1,770 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper compares Pavlovian learning and examines the similarities and differences of classical conditioning and operant conditioning. It states that all behavior is learned and therefore can be modified. The author argues that the differing learning theories are in fact simply two different perspectives on the same phenomenon.
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"Although Pavlovian and operant conditioning are usually classified as different types of learning, it may in fact be more accurate to define them as two different perspectives on the same type of learning.
We may most easily see how this is the case by beginning with a definition of each of these forms of learning. The model of Pavlovian learning is one of the most famous paradigms in psychology: It is hard to imagine that there is anyone who has not heard the story of how Pavlov taught his dog to associate the sound of a ringing bell, and indeed taught him this so convincingly that after a while his dogs would salivate in anticipation of eating ? even when there was only a ringing bell and no food."
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Classical and Operant Conditioning, 2005.
An explanation and comparison of classical and operant conditioning.
868 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 30.95
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Classical conditioning is a form of learning in which the subject begins to associate a behavior with a certain stimuli. This paper discusses classical and operant conditioning, rephrasing what they are, and explaining them with real-life examples.
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"In classical conditioning, an unconditioned stimulus (something that will always lead to a reaction of some type) leads to an unconditioned response (a natural reaction to the UCS). A neutral stimulus (NS) becomes paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS). This is also called the Pavlovian conditioning because Ivan Pavlov discovered classical conditioning in an experiment involving dogs. Eventually, the pairing of the NS and the UCS leads to an UCR. The conditioned stimulus (CS), which used to be the NS, will be associated with a response (CR). The CS really has no connection to the response but through the conditioning, the subject learns to associate their conditioned response with the CS."
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Classical Conditioning in Advertising, 2003.
Discusses the use of classical conditioning.
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Examines its purpose to influence consumers to purchase certain products and services rather than others. Discusses the four main components of classical conditioning and considers classical conditioning as a form of learning and behavioral change.
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"The use of classical conditioning in advertising has long been used as a means for those who sell products and services to influence consumers to purchase from them instead of competitors."
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Classical Conditioning and Children, 2008.
An examination of the classical conditioning theory of Ivan Petrovich Pavlov and how it relates to behaviors of children.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses the classical conditioning theory of Ivan Petrovich Pavlov. It describes the background of Pavlov's life and the influences on his upbringing.The paper then discusses the development of Pavlov's classical conditioning theory as a behavior or learning theory. Finally, the paper examines how his theory can be related to learning behaviors in children.
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"Another experiment was used with "little Albert." This is a famous study with an 11-month old boy who was taught to fear a harmless laboratory rat (Morris, & Maisto, 11th ed., p. 191). The infant crawled towards the rat and tried to play with it. Every time he approached the rat, the experimenters made a loud noise by striking a steel bar. ((Morris, & Maisto, 11th ed., p. 192). The child was frightened just by seeing the rat. We can also learn and unlearn phobias. We are born with natural instincts for survival and we keep what we need in order to survive. All the common objects of phobias - heights, snakes, cats, the dark and others are "related to the survival of the human species through the long course of evolution (Seligman, 1972, p.455)." Thus, we may be prepared to develop different fears but we are not afraid of flowers. We can learn behavior and we can unlearn behavior."
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Social Conditioning Among The Genders, 2002.
Explores social conditioning among the genders with an emphasis on how it has affected the advancement of women in the financial services industry.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 143 sources, $ 133.95
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The present study explores social conditioning among the genders. The information amassed will be used to support the hypothesis that consumer's gender bias, a product of learned social conditioning, has affected the advancement of women in the financial services industry. This research will differ from past research in that it will focus on consumer bias and preference rather than female characteristics in order to explain the dearth of women within the industry. A survey based on gender bias and preference will be conducted on a random sample of consumers in order to test the proposed hypothesis.
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B. F. Skinner and his Operant Conditioning Theory, 2002.
A paper which discusses B.F. Skinner and his Operant Conditioning Theory.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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The paper describes world renowned psychologist, B.F Skinner's Operant Conditioning Theory - the primary focus of this form of learning being on the relationship of reinforcement to the change in overt behavior. The paper provides a biography of Skinner and shows how his ideas affected the psychological world.
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"We, as human beings, are distinguished by the fact that our vocal responses can be easily conditioned as operants. Because the behavior must be reinforced through the mediation of other people, who do many different things, there are many kinds of verbal operants (http://www.bfskinner.org/Operant.asp). Language is composed of the reinforcing practices of a given culture. These practices are responsible for the majority of the extraordinary achievements of humans. Other species acquire behavior from each other through imitation and from modeling or showing each other what to do."
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Behavior and Social Conditioning, 2002.
Argues that cultural differences in behavior can arise from particular social conditioning in infancy.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 22 sources, $ 106.95
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Discusses the implications of culture on child psychopathology, assessment and treatment. This paper is on the cultural differences that arise from the social conditioning of the child and the effect this difference has on the social skills of the child.
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Air Conditioning & Population of South, 1996.
Examines relationship between introduction of air conditioning (including history & marketing) & population growth in South & Southwest.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 20 sources, $ 135.95
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"This research examines the influence of air conditioning on population growth in the Southern and Southwestern States of the United States. The focus period in this research begins in 1945 and extends to 1979. A brief history of air conditioning is presented as a part of this study, as is a brief biographical sketch of Willis Carrier who perfected the technological concept of air conditioning to the point where widespread application became practicable.
Following the presentation of the historical and biographical material, the marketing of air conditioning from 1945 through 1979 is examined. Comparisons of the growth of the use of air..."
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