Introduction
In this activity we are going to learn how people think and learn. There is so much more behind the scenes that helps your brain understand the world around you. Today we're focusing on cognitive psychology, social cognitive, and behaviorism theory. Here's a quick refresher on what each of those things are: Cognitive Psychology- the study of the mind's internal mental processes, including how we think, learn, perceive, remember, and make decisions, Social Cognitive Theory- explains how people learn by observing others, interacting with their environment, and experiencing the consequences of their actions, and Behaviorism Theory- a psychological theory that suggests all behaviors are learned through interactions with the environment, primarily through processes like classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
Task
As a group you are to create a short presentation explaining what Cognitive Psychology, Social Cognitive, and Behavioral theory. Compare how they are alike and different and give examples of how you use them in everyday life.
Student Sample:
Process
Step 1: assign your roles of who does what on the project
Step 2: research your topics and give good detail
Step 3: create your slideshow and be creative
Step 4: practice on how you'll present to the class
Step 5:present to the class
If you're feeling a little lost here's a video to get you started
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BomR34QFbwo
Evaluation
If you follow this rubric as best a you can you are guaranteed to make a good grade.https://pbl101.weebly.com/uploads/3/1/3/1/31318861/group_presentation_rubric.pdf
Conclusion
Here's some questions to ask yourself.
What are the ethical implications of using observational learning and modeling in advertising or other forms of social influence?
How can we effectively apply social cognitive theory in an educational setting to enhance student engagement?
What are some implications of social cognitive theory for understanding and addressing mental health conditions?
Food for thought:
Think about social media, do you learn from watching what others do? Does it effect your behavior?
In a school setting, how is social cognitive theory used?