Introduction
In this webquest you will learn the difference between Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory. You will be put into a group of 3 people. Each person will pretend that they are a psychologist that believes strongly in one of these theories.
Task
Students will be in groups of 3. Each student will be assigned a theory (Social Cognitive, Cognitive Psychology, and Behaviorism) that they will need to prove is better through debate.
Process
First we will begin by researching what these theories are together as a group.
Watch the videos below.
Social Cognitive Theory:
Cognitive Psychology:
Behaviorism:
Once you have learned the basic concept of each theory as a group, each one of you will venture out to do further research about your particular theory. This will help you gain information to better debate your topic. Below is a list of websites to visit per topic.
Social Cognitive:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/social-cognitive-learning-theory-definition-and-examples.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_cognitive_theory
Cognitive Psychology:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_psychology
https://www.verywell.com/cognitive-psychology-4013612
Behaviorism:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behaviorism
https://simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html
Using this information, you will write a short speech describing why your theory is the best. You will also come up with 3 bits of information discrediting your theory and come up with answers to fire back. This will help you in your debate skills.
Evaluation
|
1 Poor |
2 Average | 3 Above Average | 4.Excellent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debate skills | Did not attempt to debate their theory | Attempted to debate their topic, but did not do it well | Debated their topic well, but was out debated | Debated their topic excellent. Did not have anyone discredit their theory |
| How well you know the information | Shows no knowledge of theory | Shows little knowledge of information | Shows some knowledge of information | Shows excellent amount of knowledge of information |
| Public speaking skills | Did not speak well in front of others | Spoke inaudibly or unclearly | Spoke well, but monotoned | Spoke excellent in front of others. Portrayed confidence |
Conclusion
You will turn in their rough draft of their speech and any notes taken if any.
Everyone will be randomly assigned to debate with other classmates. I will use the rubric to grade your speech.
Which theory do you actually believe is most accurate in your eyes. Write a one page paper describing why you believe this.
Credits
Wikipedia
American Association of Psychology