Bandura's Social Learning Theory
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A 7 page paper that discusses Albert Bandura's social learning theory and comments on its impact on curriculum design. Bandura believed that learning occurs by observing others. His theory became the bridge between behaviorism and cognitivism. The four components or steps in the theory are explained. Bandura's thoughts on self-regulation are also discussed. The writer also discusses the relationship between social learning theory and lifelong learning goals and reports a program that uses the concepts to reduce physical aggression in children. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Bandura’s Social Learning Theory: Case Study
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This is a 5 page paper discussing Bandura’s social learning theory in relation to a case study. The case of the 26 year old male who was convicted of rape can be studied applying several of the concepts used in Bandura’s “social learning theory”. Essentially, Bandura’s theory, which is highly accepted, explains that all behaviors whether aggressive or non-aggressive are observed and learned from within an individual’s social environment. Individuals who have witnessed aggressive behavior are more inclined to become aggressive themselves and this aggressiveness increases when the observed aggressiveness has been rewarded. Once learned, aggressive behavior is also organized and rehearsed which in the rapist’s case was indicated in his suspected attempted rape a few weeks earlier. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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BARON-COHEN, MALE BRAIN AND AUTISM
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This 9-page paper deals with Simon Baron-Cohen's theories of autism and "male-wired brain." The paper discusses the theories, defines autism and then points out what the critics are saying. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTbaraut.rtf

Basic Assessment System For Children, Second Edition
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A 10 page paper. This essay reports and discusses the BASC-2: what it is, purpose, reliability, validity, what changed in the revision, the different forms, behaviors and feelings it measures, and other information about this comprehensive assessment tool. The writer briefly reports some research studies to demonstrate the versatility of the BASC-2. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Basic Systems of Motivation
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This 5 page paper discusses the effectiveness of developing a strategy to manage one's day. This paper outlines the best way to develop a schedule and the increased happiness and self-esteem which arise from accomlishing more in the course of a day. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: GSInspir.rtf

Behavior Management - Case Study
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A 10 page paper. The paper begins with the behavior to be changed in a five-year-old boy. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning is explained because it is the foundation for behavior change programs. The steps for diagnosing the problem behavior are explained. A plan is then proposed to change the boy's behavior at home. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Behavior Modeling
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This 6 page research paper reviews the literature on the behavior modeling training model. The writer describes and explains the model and the inherent steps in training, reports research studies, discusses challenges for the 1990s and concludes with conclusions about this model of training. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BehMod.wps