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    Perceptual distortions and cognitive bias in Negotiation

    According to according to the writers Lewicki, Saunders, Minton, and Barry (2003), perceptual distortion includes stereotyping, halo effects, selective perception, and projection. Cognitive biases include (1) the irrational escalation of commitment, (2) the mythical belief that the issues under negotiation are all fixed-pie, (3

    Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory

    1. Describe the essential features of Banduraâ??s Observational Learning concept? 2. why might it be important to consider the content of television programs, the internet, films, video games and the various forms of "new media?"

    Define cognitive psychology

    I am interested in a clear and detailed definition of cognitive psychology. Please include identification of at least four key milestones in the development of cognitive psychology as a discipline. Also discuss the importance of behavioral observation in cognitive psychology.

    Cognitive psychology

    What is the function of the corpus callosum? Can you provide supportive argument for or against the notion that individuals are "right brained" or left brained?

    Designing a cognitive psychology experiment

    State the research hypothesis. Describe the independent and dependent variables. Describe the participants and how they will be measured. Is this a within or between subjects design? Will you manipulate a variable? If so, describe the manipulation. What results do you expect?

    Cognitive Approaches to Learning

    Give examples of how cognitive-social approaches to learning have modified or could modify curricula or teaching methods in schools.

    Cognitive Theorists vs Psychoanalist

    How would cognitive theorists such as, Kelly, Beck, and Ellis might respond to my psychoanalyst, feels that need 3 years of therapy to explore my defense mechanisms, he said I need to regress back to my childhood repressions, I don't know what that means?

    Social-cognitive theory

    Social-cognitive theory explains that people can learn merely by observing the behavior of others. Does this explain why television may be blamed for aggressive behaviors among children? Why or Why not?

    Cognitive psychology and future technology

    Do you think that the advent of future technology will help us understand cognitive psychology better, or possibly lead into a whole new specialization in psychology? This is a hypothetical question, but technology has been an important aspect of psychology so far. Do you think that new technology will further psychology? How

    Cognitive techniques

    List some teaching strategies that would enhance the cognitive development of your students. Support your choices.

    Cognitive Theories

    I need guidance in tackling the following questions. The textbook we are using for this class is: Parrott III, L. (2003). Counseling and psychotherapy (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole/Thomson Learning. The questions are: 1. Do you agree with the necessity for "autonomy" as defined by the cognitive theorist in the tex

    The difference between cognitive dissonance, affiliation, and achievement.

    An employee is repeatedly asked to work late when her children are waiting for her attention. Her desire for career development and her desire to spend quality time in parenting are incompatible in this job. In terms of achievement, affiliation, and cognitive dissonance, describe what you believe is motivating this individual

    Cognitive Dissonance

    You've been asked by the Marketing Department to give them feedback from your customer service area about customer complaints and issues concerning their new product-an "All-In-One" coffee maker, toaster oven, and microwave. Although your department has collected specific information concerning likes and dislikes of customers

    Define the main biological influences of psychology.

    Scenario: Early behavioral psychologists demonstrated it is easier to modify behavior when the expected behavior is rewarded. For example, you compliment your child for doing well in school, or you get coupons for your next purchase because you spent so much at the grocery store. I have already completed the first two sec