To complete this assignment, you may utilize the Learning and Cognition Handbook template or create your own using the template as a guide. Your handbook should include the sections listed below, incorporating a minimum of one visual (e.g., table, figure, or image) with a maximum of five visuals per section.

Each image must be retrieved and cited based on current copyright laws. You may wish to use the Where to Get Free Images guide for assistance with accessing freely available public domain and/or Creative Commons licensed images.

Handbook Sections:

Table of Contents

List all sections and subsections included in the handbook with the applicable page numbers.

Preface (100 to 150 words)

Provide an overview of the handbook and its potential use by your chosen audience.

Introduction to the Major Topics (200 to 300 words)

Provide an introductory summary of the six topics listed below and discuss any careers in psychology specifically related to at least one of them:

Traditional learning theories: Operant and classical conditioning

Traditional learning theories: Behaviorism and social learning theory

Attention and memory

Decision-Making

Language acquisition

Organizational and lifelong learning

Describe how one or more of these areas may be connected to your future career goals.

Major Topics (1 to 2 pages for each major topic)

Communicate the extent to which the six major topics of learning and cognition affect related sub-topics by synthesizing the course learning principles and/or theories. Consider how these sub-topics may be related to your future career goals.

For instance, if you intend to become an applied behavior analyst, behaviorism and related technique for learning may be directly connected to your future role.

For each major topic, apply basic research methods and skeptical inquiry to explain the theoretical perspectives and empirical research that substantiate the relationship between the topic and at least two related sub-topics. In your review, consider how these topic and sub-topics are directly connected to evaluations and interventions in psychology practice in various fields.

Focus on the areas most related to your future area of practice, paying particular attention to how theories are examined in research studies. The following are some sub-topics to consider:

Comprehension

Operant and classical conditioning

Behaviorism

Social learning theory

Problem solving

Memory development/retention

Lifelong learning

Individual and group learning

Organizational learning

Mentorship

Apprenticeship models of learning

Effects of demographic differences (e.g., gender, socioeconomics, religious affiliation, race) on learning

Although creative liberties are encouraged, all information incorporated should be supported and professionally presented through the consistent application of ethical principles and adherence to professional standards of learning and cognition psychology as applied to the chosen audience.

Conclusion (200 to 300 words)

Summarize the importance of the topics within the learning and cognition domain and their applicability within the psychology profession for the chosen audience.

Attention Students: The Masters of Arts in Psychology program is utilizing the Pathbrite portfolio tool as a repository for student scholarly work in the form of signature assignments completed within the program.

After receiving feedback for this Learning and Cognition Handbook, please implement any changes recommended by the instructor, and go to Pathbrite to upload the revised Learning and Cognition Handbook to the portfolio. (Use the Pathbrite Quick-Start Guide to create an account if you do not already have one.)

The upload of signature assignments will take place after completing each course. Be certain to upload revised signature assignments throughout the program as the portfolio and its contents will be used in other courses and may be used by individual students as a professional resource tool. See the Pathbrite website for information and further instructions on using this portfolio tool.

The Learning and Cognition Handbook

Must be 12 to 15 pages in length (see instructions and rubric for each section and sub-topic) following the Learning and Cognition Handbook template as a guide. Although a handbook differs from a written paper, all citations and references must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Must include a title page with the required information from the handbook template:

Title of handbook

Student's name

Institution's name

Course name and number

Instructor's name

Date submitted

Must use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the required resources.

The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

Must include the sections and subsections required as indicated in the handbook template.

Must address the topics with critical thought and substantiated assertions.

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in Citing Within Your Paper.

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in Formatting Your References List.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.