PSYC 365 Liberty University Learning and Communication Skills Reflection Paper

Essay: Grading Rubric (4) | PSYC365_B05_202230Criteria
Content
Ratings
Points
39 to >34.0 pts
34 to >26.0 pts
26 to >0.0 pts
0 pts
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not
Present
The paper meets content
requirements: Fully
explains each concept
from each of the essay
prompts utilizing class
materials and Bible.
The paper meets most
content requirements: Fully
explains each concept
from each of the essay
prompts utilizing class
materials and Bible.
The paper meets few
content requirements: Fully Not
explains each concept
Present
from each of the essay
prompts utilizing class
materials and Bible.
13 to >11.0 pts
11 to >0.0 pts
0 pts
Proficient
Developing
Not
Present
The paper meets APA
structure requirements:
Proper spelling and
grammar are used. Title
page, in-text-citations, and
reference page used.
Class materials and Bible
included in citations and
reference page. No direct
quotes included. Answer to
each question is a
minimum of 250 words.
The paper meets APA
structure requirements:
Not
Proper spelling and
present
grammar are used. Title
page, in-text-citations, and
reference page used.
Class materials and Bible
included in citations and
reference page. No direct
quotes included. Answer to
each question is a
minimum of 250 words.
Formatting 16 to >13.0 pts
and
Grammar
Advanced
The paper meets APA
structure requirements:
Proper spelling and
grammar are used. Title
page, in-text-citations, and
reference page used.
Class materials and Bible
included in citations and
reference page. No direct
quotes included. Answer to
each question is a
minimum of 250 words.
39 pts
16 pts
Total Points: 55
PSYC 365
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Students will complete 4 essay assignments in this class. Each essay has two questions to
answer. Learning about a topic is a first step in understanding. Applying the knowledge you are
learning allows you to show your understanding in a real-life situation. Research suggests when
you apply information in a meaningful way, you will remember the topic at a deeper level and
for a prolonged period of time. These essays will give you the opportunity to solidify the
knowledge you are learning, consider biblical perspectives on learning, and will increase your
application and communication skills.
INSTRUCTIONS
● Compose an essay in current APA format using a title page, in-text citations, and a
reference page.
● Answer both questions in each essay with a minimum of 250 words for each question.
● Answer the academic questions using the concepts from the required course materials
and reading assignments for this class.
● Biblical perspective questions require the use of the Bible and concepts from the course
textbook. Use at least two appropriate scriptures and fully explain the use of the specific
scripture. Do not list a scripture or add it to the essay without explaining its use.
● Write in a formal college-level essay style. For this assignment, you may use first
person.
● Do not include the essay questions in your submission.
● Include at least one in-text citation per each of the essay questions. A minimum of
one scholarly source (either our textbook or a required reading) and the Bible must be
included on the reference page.
● Do not include direct textbook quotes. Instead, paraphrase information from the
textbook or required readings (using in-text citations).
● Bible quotes are allowed and required.
Essay Prompts
Essay Assignment: History (Module 1)
1. Describe how habituation and sensitization might be involved in emotion regulation and
addictions. Also, explain why a habitual user might continue to use even when the pleasurable
effects are gone.
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2. How might the Bible explain the process of learning? Does God see it as important? Use
concepts from the textbook and at least two scriptures to support your answer.
Essay Assignment: Conditioning (Module 3)
1. Your friend has a problem with procrastination and her grades are suffering. According to
learning concepts in the textbook, why is she procrastinating? What can you recommend that she
do?
2. Explain learning self-control from a Biblical perspective. Give an example of a time when you
learned self-control in your life. Use concepts from the textbook and at least two scriptures to
support your answer.
Essay Assignment: Change (Module 5)
1. Assume you have a new position as a counselor. What are four things you can do to ensure
that the treatment outcomes for your clients will generalize to settings outside your office?
2. Explain forgetting from a Biblical perspective. Is it possible? Why or why not? Use concepts
from the textbook and at least two scriptures to support your answer.
Essay Assignment: Control (Module 6)
1. Your friend has decided to use punishment as a means of training her new puppy. What are
three things she must do to ensure that the aversive stimuli used will alter the pup’s behavior?
2. Explain learning to overcome fear from a Biblical perspective. Give an example of
overcoming fear from your life. Use concepts from the textbook and at least two scriptures to
support your answer.