FSU PSYC320 2021 January Discussion 2 Latest

PSYC320 Theories of Learning

Discussion 2

Chapter 5 focuses on operant conditioning and introduces the term Behavioral Economics. “Behavioral economics is the study of how organisms allocate their time and resources among possible options.” (page 199) “The particular allocation of resources that provides maximal subjective value to an individual is called the bliss point.” (page 199)

The textbook uses the following example: “A college student has to divide her allotted studying time among different classes according to how that studying is likely to pay off best, and she has to divide her total time among studying, sleeping, eating, socializing, and so forth.” (page 199)

This Discussion is meant to reflect your personal ideas, not textbook language or theories. These questions are meant to stimulate your thinking about learning.

Since this Discussion is viewable by others, do not share thoughts that you would not want others to know.  Please focus on the issue, not on the individual who is expressing their opinions.  Any hostile or negative comments directed toward another student will significantly lower your score on the discussion.

For Discussion #2, post one Thread in which you answer all of the following questions. You are expected to write full paragraphs and give specific examples as part of your answers. A short 2-3 sentence answer is NOT sufficient to earn full credit.

Then pick at least 3-4 or more Threads to Reply to in a meaningful way.  Write 3-4 sentences or more in each Reply explaining your thoughts.    (Note: This does not mean that you must Reply to 3-4 different students.  You may Reply to several different Threads from the same student.)

Be sure to post Threads on several different days. Points will be deducted if you wait until the last two days to post your threads or post threads on only one day.

(1) How do you balance your time between classes and personal needs?

(2) How has the Coronavirus pandemic changed your patterns of behavior?

(3) If life were ideal, describe what your “bliss point” would be.