Differences between Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, & Social Cognitive Theory

Introduction

What motivates you to have good grades?  Are you self-motivated, or is there another reason you want to have good grades?  Ivan Pavlov used his dogs as subjects to investigate his theory of Behaviorism.  Cognitive Psychology was investigated when people began feeling dissatisfied with Behaviorism.  Social Cognitive Theory initially emerged as Social Learning Theory, emphasizing learning through modeling and observation. 

 

Each of you has a different learning style and reasoning behind why you do what you do. Psychology is an important part of life, and today, we will explore three of those theories.  

Task

For this lesson, you will be required to make a poster on one of the three theories: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, and Social Cognitive Theory.  I have assigned the groups of four.  After presenting the posters the following day, you will be required to write a one-page paper explaining the differences between the three theories.  

Process

1. Get in your assigned groups of 4.

  • Pick the writer/designer for your group and decide how you will present the poster. Each student must have a part. The writer/designer will create the poster.  I will have an example of one on the board.

2. The writer/designer will draw a theory from a jar, which will be the theory for your poster.

3. Watch the YouTube video that references your chosen theory:

4. Be sure to read the chapter in the textbook as well for more information.

5. Your poster should include relevant pictures, charts, drawings, etc., and the key principles as well. Please also include an example of how this theory contributes to learning.  

6. Create your poster by using my sample or something similar.

7. Have fun & practice presenting your poster for tomorrow.

8. After the presentations, each of you will write a one-page paper explaining the differences between the three theories. Pay attention to the presentations and take notes if it helps. 

Evaluation

Criterion

(Score at 0 if there is no evidence)

 

Poor

(10)

Needs Work

(18)

Excellent

(25)

Score

Poster Requirements

The poster is incomplete.  It lacks information regarding the theory.

The poster meets one or two of the requirements submitted, but the information presented needs to be more in-depth.

The poster meets all of the requirements submitted.

 

Knowledge Gained

The paper does not show basic learning and representation of that learning the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory by the student.  When presenting the poster, the student seemed confused by the information instead of knowledgeable.

The paper does show basic learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory by the student.  When presenting the poster, the student seemed knowledgeable but skipped some important information about the theory.

The paper shows complete learning and representation of that learning in the differences in Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism & Social Cognitive Theory by the student.  When presenting the poster, the student seemed knowledgeable and well-informed on the theory.

 

Use of Images

The poster lacks visual interest, such as pictures or drawings.

The poster has one or two pictures or drawings, but some or all are irrelevant to the theory. 

The poster has relevant pictures or drawings related to the theory.  

 

 

 Mechanics

 

The student had multiple grammatical/spelling errors on their poster and paper.

The student had a few grammatical/spelling errors on their poster and paper.

The student had one or no grammatical/spelling errors on their poster and paper.

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 
Conclusion

What theory do you think relates more to you?  Why?  

If you want to explore this lesson further, I've attached the link to a learning styles quiz. Maybe you'll start noticing the reasons behind your way of learning.

https://learningstylequiz.com/quiz/start