Research Essay (20%)
Length
Write an essay containing a minimum of 2,000 words (but no longer than 3,000) with sources of information correctly used in the document (i.e. books, articles, and internet) properly cited.
PSY181 Research Essay Topics:
Select one of the topics listed below.
Effect of “Family Constellation” on learning and behavior (i.e.: First born, Middle, Youngest and Only Child)
Effect of one Social / Environmental Factor on learning and behavior. A possible factor might be one of the following: early deprivation, poverty, parental neglect etc. You can select a different issue but be sure to narrow your subject to just one.
Effect of Gender on learning and behavior. Do boys and girls learn differently? How?
Effect of one Learning Disability such as ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) or dyslexia on learning and behavior.
Effect of Positive or Negative Self-Concept on learning and behavior (Carl Rogers, Maslow, Adler).
Effect of Stress on learning and behavior.
Benefits and Drawbacks of a Behaviorist approach to teaching or parenting.
The Acquisition of language: A consequence of learning or inheritance
The importance of Critical Thinking when learning, thinking and problem solving.
This is especially important when incorporating new information from the media.
The impact of Compliance on our learning, thinking and problem solving.
