Assignment 1 
In a 1-2 page paper written in APA, using proper spelling/grammar, 
address the following three points: 
1 
Classical Conditioning – Describe a fear or phobia that you possess, and 
that was learned through classical conditioning. If you are among the 
“fearless,” have a friend share a fear with you. Show how the principles of 
classical conditioning (unconditioned stimulus, unconditioned response, 
conditioned stimulus, and conditioned response) apply to the development 
of your fear or phobia. 
2 
Operant Conditioning – Describe one of your childhood learning 
experiences that involved operant conditioning, such as having to do 
something to get a reward or avoid punishment. Discuss how the principles 
of operant conditioning (behavior consequences, reinforcement, or 
punishment) applied to your learning experience. 
3 
Behavior Modification – Describe a small behavior that you would like to 
change in someone you live with: a roommate, sibling, parent, child, or 
partner. Examples include leaving their things in the living room or not 
emptying the trash. Show how the principles of operant conditioning 
(behavior consequences, reinforcement, or punishment) could be used to 
keep this behavior in place. Describe how you could use behavior 
modification to change this behavior. 
Assignment 2 
As a first step in your Psychology Research Report, choose a topic that 
you find interesting. In a field this broad, it leaves many options. You might 
find it helpful to review the topics covered in your text (even the modules 
not yet covered). 
Here are a few ideas that you might consider: 
Therapy for Depression 
Mid-life Crisis 
Effects of violent TV on Children 
Creativity 
Schizophrenia 
Suicidal Behaviors 
Death and Dying 
Child Abuse 
Effects of Noise on Hearing 
Attachment in Infants 
Drug Use Motivation 
Test Anxiety 
Development of Self-esteem 
Acquisition of Morality 
Music Therapy 
Psychological Aspects of Pain 
Violence and Aggression 
Sex-role typing 
Stages of Sleep 
Behavior Problems of Children 
Bipolar Disorder 
Stress Management 
Meditation 
Dance or Music Therapy 
Once you have selected a topic, write 1 paragraph using proper 
spelling/grammar that states what your topic is and why you selected it.