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Operant Conditioning

Reinforcement and punishment strategies used to modify behavior through consequences. Distinguishes between positive and negative stimuli while examining various reinforcement schedules and their effects on learning.

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Materials

Educational Philosophies Poster

Educational Philosophies Poster

A streamlined collegiate poster synthesizing the three foundational educational philosophies for undergraduate education students. It outlines core learning mechanisms, student and instructor roles, and integrated classroom applications with all punctuation dashes removed.

Sequences

Anatomy of a Habit Guide & Vocabulary Sheet

Habit Architects

A three-part cognitive psychology series designed for Grades 9-12. Students learn the science of automation, explore how to isolate triggers and cravings, redesign unhelpful routines, and restructure their environments to make habit modification effortless.

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Diane Celona

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Neural Foundations Slides

Synaptic Circuits

A comprehensive introductory psychology sequence for university students, exploring the biological, cognitive, and social foundations of human behavior through a lens of scientific inquiry and critical analysis.

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Kyaw Min Oo

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Behavior Blueprints Worksheet

Reinforcement Lab

A comprehensive 5-lesson unit for 11th grade students exploring the psychological foundations of behavior modification through Operant Conditioning, focusing on reinforcement types, schedules, and timing.

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Behavior Lab Slides

Mechanisms of Behavior Modification

A comprehensive 12th-grade psychology unit exploring B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning. Students investigate the Law of Effect, differentiate between types of reinforcement and punishment, analyze reinforcement schedules, and design ethical behavior modification plans.

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Operationalizing Behavior Slides

Foundations of Behavioral Observation

A comprehensive introduction to objective behavioral assessment for undergraduate students, focusing on operationalizing behavior, ABC recording, quantitative measurement, setting events, and data visualization.

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Brain Blueprint Teacher Guide

Mind Explorers

A foundational university-level psychology curriculum covering biological bases, cognitive processes, behavioral theories, and social dynamics. This sequence provides a rigorous introduction to the scientific study of the human mind and behavior.

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Lessons

Sugar Rush Standoff Worksheet

Tactical Tantrums and Peace

This lesson uses a relatable analogy of a candy store tantrum to introduce the complex historical concept of appeasement, helping students understand why giving in to aggression can lead to greater conflict.

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dfleisch

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Growth Roadmap Unit Test

Growth and Guidance Unit

A comprehensive assessment covering developmental domains, brain growth, major ECE theorists, and strategies for supporting young children's self-concept and identity.

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Alex Levy

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Behavior Blueprint Slides

Behavior Lab

A comprehensive review session covering the three primary modes of learning in psychology: classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning. This lesson uses varied activities to solidify student understanding of behavioral principles.

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Michele Magee

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Mind Mastery Exam Test

Mind Mastery Exam

A comprehensive 90-minute assessment covering the breadth of the AP Psychology curriculum, including a 60-question multiple-choice exam, a post-exam reflection, and a detailed study guide for review.

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Dr. Lisa Lamb

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Algorithm Lesson Plan

Algorithms on Social Media

A high-school level introduction to how social media algorithms curate content, create echo chambers, and influence user behavior in just 15 minutes.

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Chelsea Barberi

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Anxiety Loop Slides

Breaking the Anxiety Loop

A deep dive into the behavioral etiology of anxiety disorders, focusing on how classical conditioning initiates fear and operant conditioning maintains it through the Cycle of Anxiety. Students will map the transition from trigger to reinforcement using specific phobias as case studies.

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