Applied psychological research aims to use the information we learn through scientific inquiry to solve practical, real-world problems. In this assignment you will define operant conditioning in your own words. Understanding the concept of operant conditioning, you will apply the definition to your future career goals. The purpose of this exercise is to show you how applying psychological principles can change our lives in positive ways.
1. Using your own words, define operant conditioning.

2. What would you like to do as a career? (Or, what is a career that you find interesting?) Specify the career and describe it in a sentence or two.

3. How could operant conditioning cause problems or help you in this career? Why would this be the case?

4. Discuss in a small paragraph some ways to either prevent this problem or take advantage of this helpful effect.