Introduction
Students will be given three different types of psychological theories. The students will be put into groups while they get on the internet to get resources and compile information. In this activity, students will stay in their groups and take the information they have compiled and put it into a table.
Background Information:
- Cognitive Psychology: Focuses on understanding mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Behaviorism: Emphasizes observable behaviors and the ways they are learned through interactions with the environment.
- Social Cognitive Theory: Highlights the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior development.
Task
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Cognitive Psychology
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Behaviorism |
Social Cognitive Theory |
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| Difference | Difference | Difference |
| Similar | Similar | Similar |
Objective: You will research the three different theories and compare the similarities and differences between all three. You will then use this information to create a table that is will organized and easy to read.
Student's will be required to create a table listing the similarities and differences of the three different theories.
The students can use vary of tools poster boards, construction paper, and other drawing instruments.
Students can also use Microsoft word and other online tools to help them create a table.
Process
Step 1. Students will divide into groups.
Step 2. Students will get their Chromebook out and gather information from a number of different sources. Behaviorism In Psychology
Step 3. Students will create a table either using physical writing utensils or online utensils.
Step 4. Students will take the information they have gathered and put the information on the table.
Step 5. Students will then put their tables outside of the classroom door to share others what they have learned in class today.
Evaluation
WebQuest Student Sample Rubric
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Criterion (Score at 0 if there is no evidence)
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Below Expectations (1) |
Meets Expectations (3) |
Exceeds Expectations (5) |
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Student Sample Requirements |
The sample does not meet requirements as submitted. |
The sample meet one or two requirements submitted. |
The sample meets all of the requirements submitted. |
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Knowledge Gained |
The sample does not show the learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory by the student sample. |
The sample does show basic learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory by the student sample. |
The sample shows complete learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory by the student sample. |
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Use of Links |
The sample does not show use of links from Internet as stated in the Process. |
The sample shows some use one or two links from Internet as stated in the Process. |
The sample shows use of all links provided from the Internet as stated in the Process. |
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Rubric Grading
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The student sample evaluation from the submitted rubric scores in the beginning/below expectations/ range. |
The student sample evaluation from the submitted rubric scores in the developing/meets expectations/average range. |
The student sample evaluation from the submitted rubric scores in the exemplary/above expectations/ range. |
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Conclusion
Students were asked to search up three psychological theories and gather some information about it that pointed at similarities and differences between the theories.
How does behaviorism explain learning, and what are the key mechanisms?
What is the relationship between working memory and intelligence?
How does Social Cognitive Theory view the relationship between behavior, personal factors, and the environment?
Credits
McLeod, S, (February1, 2024). Behaviorism In Psychology. Simple Psychology. Behaviorism In Psychology