Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:

Option 1: What does it mean when you have learned something? Identify and describe an example of something you have learned recently using either the principles of classical conditioning, operant conditioning or observational learning/social-cognitive learning. Ensure that you describe your example using the appropriate terminology associated with each learning theory.

Option 2: Memory is a complex concept, why can we remember every word to a song we heard 10 years ago, but can’t remember why we walked into the kitchen less than 5 minutes ago? Why do we forget certain information, but remember others? Briefly describe a recent situation in which you forgot something important, referencing one of the theories of forgetting. What techniques could you have used to avoid forgetting this information?

SOLUTION  

Hello Class,

For me, learning means that you have either witnessed something new, or knowing something that you have no knowledge beforehand. “Learning is defined as the increase, through experience, of the ability to gain goals in spite of obstacles” (Washburne, 1936). At age of 33, I learned one thing from my 20’s are the things that I should not be doing, from smoking and alcohol consumption, which pretty much defines your lifestyle in the military, to handling your finances. What I learned recently is how to properly handle my finances, I was accustomed to saving money from the past and fighting the urge to spend money, however, what I learned recently goes beyond on what I have been practicing, there is certain things that you learn and prove yourself that what you have learned from the past. I have learned that establishing a budget and working towards eliminating your debt should be the first goal to being financially ……please click the purchase button below to access the entire solution at $5