Learning Goal: I’m working on a psychology discussion question and need support to help me learn.
Prior to this assignment, review Modules 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13.1, and 13.3 of Kalat (2019), read the Instructor Guidance, and explore Hardiman’s (n.d.) Brain-Targeted Teaching
Links to an external site. website. Reflect on theories of learning and memory, such as classical and operant (instrumental) conditioning from behaviorism; short-term, working, and long-term memory; and habituation, sensitization, and long-term potentiation from Kalat (2019).
For this assignment, write a 2-3 page journal that addresses the following:
- Identify a learning theory that has influenced how you understand your own style of learning.
- Create a connection between the learning theory and the brain.
- What areas of the brain are involved with learning and memory?
- What receptors are located in these areas?
- What chemicals communicate between these areas?
- Propose a study technique based on this week’s resources to help you learn and retain information.
- Cite weekly resources as needed to support your statements.
Reference
Kalat, J. W. (2019). Biological psychology (13th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Requirements: 3 pages