Question:

For this written assignment, you will demonstrate your understanding of theoretical perspectives by creating a compare and contrast essay on a topic you select from the list below. This assignment will allow you to examine two or more different approaches to a given problem or different examples of a specific phenomenon. In this essay, you will analyze and explain a minimum of two similarities and two differences in the topics. You will also analyze and explain the essential connection between the subjects by justifying and making their comparison relevant and important. For this essay, you should write for an audience of novice students of learning psychology. To create a lucid and well-developed essay in your own words, you should refrain from using quotations from your sources.

Choose one of the topics from the list below to compare and contrast:

Humanism and behaviorism as psychological learning theories/principles

Humanism and social constructivism as psychological learning theories/principles

The three types of learning domains (Bloom, 1956)

Once you have made your choice, you will apply basic research to your project by taking some time to research and develop your expertise in the subject. This will aid you in the successful completion of this assignment. The research can be accomplished through reading online material or researching articles and e-books .

You must utilize at least three scholarly sources.

Writing the "Comparing and Contrasting Theories of Learning" Paper

The Paper:

Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style.

Must include a title page with the following:

Title of paper :

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. The conclusion typically has two parts: the summary statement (one or two sentences that restate the thesis in a fresh way to reinforce the essay''s main idea) and the clincher (a final thought that creates a lasting impression for the reader).

Must use at least three scholarly sources, Must document all sources in APA style .

Must include a separate reference page.