1. Define, compare, and contrast reinforcement and punishment in terms of purpose and intent. Invent an example of how reinforcement and punishment may be used in an educational environment. Finally, what variable(s) might affect the efficacy of a reinforcer or punisher in an educational context?2. Identify the four main reasons that students tend to act out. When these problem behaviors occur, explain the specific method described in the Woolfolk text that may be used by a teacher to discover why a problem behavior occurred. Create and describe an example of it being used. Based on the described method, what types of interventions are suggested to reduce the behavior? What interventions may be suggested for your example?3. Quite a bit of research has been focused on using both images and text in teaching. Explain the two theories from the text that explain the interplay between these two factors in learning. Also, what factors may moderate the use of images and text in learning? Describe an example of how these factors might have an effect.4. Some information may be forgotten after it has entered working memory. What are the two main methods described in the text for moving information from working memory to long term memory? What theory may help explain what is retained and what is forgotten? Describe an example of when information may be retained and when it may be forgotten according the the information contained in the text.5. Describe the concept of metacognition. Explain the three essential skills associated with metacognition. How can metacognition be used to improve your learning? What might be an example of using the skill of metacognition in a learning situation?Comments from CustomerWoolfolk, A. (2010). Educational Psychology (13th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.(ISBN: 978-0-13-354992-8)
