Predictive Patterns of Behavior

 Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) that discusses the notion of predictive patterns of behavior. Address the following in the paper:

1. How do physiology and mental programming cause predictive patterns of behavior? Consider notions of perception, attention, imagery, memory, and cognitive mapping.
2. What, if anything, can dramatically change those predictive patterns?
3. How does this information explain both how an individual will behave and what interventions might influence his or her behavior given these parameters?

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Criteria

25.0%

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5.0%

Course Code	Class Code	Assignment Title	Total Points
PSY-860	PSY-860-O500	Predictive Patterns of Behavior	255.0
	Criteria	Percentage	Unsatisfactory (0.00%)	Less than Satisfactory (73.00%)	Satisfactory (82.00%)	Good (91.00%)	Excellent (100.00%)	Comments	Points Earned
100.0%
Description of how Physiology and Mental Programming Cause Predictive Patterns of Behavior	20.0%	No description of how physiology and mental programming cause predictive patterns of behavior is presented.	A description of how physiology and mental programming cause predictive patterns of behavior is presented but not both. Information presented is not based on scholarly sources.	A description of how physiology and mental programming cause predictive patterns of behavior is presented. Information presented is from both non-scholarly and scholarly sources.	A description of how physiology and mental programming cause predictive patterns of behavior is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	A description of how physiology and mental programming cause predictive patterns of behavior is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Statement of what, if Anything, can Dramatically Change Predictive Patterns		2		5.0%	No statement of what, if anything, can dramatically change predictive patterns is presented.	A statement of what, if anything, can dramatically change predictive patterns is presented but inaccurate or illogical. Information presented is not based on scholarly sources.	A cursory statement of what, if anything, can dramatically change predictive patterns is presented. Information presented is from both non-scholarly and scholarly sources.	A thorough statement of what, if anything, can dramatically change predictive patterns is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	A thorough statement of what, if anything, can dramatically change predictive patterns is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Statement of how this Information Explains both how an Individual Will Behave and what Interventions Might Influence His or Her Behavior Given These Parameters	No statement of how this information explains both how an individual will behave and what interventions might influence his or her behavior given these parameters is presented.	A statement of how this information explains both how an individual will behave and what interventions might influence his or her behavior given these parameters is not based on scholarly sources.	A cursory statement of how this information explains both how an individual will behave and what interventions might influence his or her behavior given these parameters is presented. Information presented is from both non-scholarly and scholarly sources.	A thorough statement of how this information explains both how an individual will behave and what interventions might influence his or her behavior given these parameters is presented. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources.	A thorough statement of how this information explains both how an individual will behave and what interventions might influence his or her behavior given these parameters is presented. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
Synthesis and Argument		10.0%	No synthesis of source information is evident. Statement of purpose is not followed to a justifiable conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources.	Synthesis of source information is attempted, but is not successful. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	Synthesis of source information is present, but pedantic. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	Synthesis of source information is present and meaningful. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	Synthesis of source information is present and scholarly. Argument is clear and convincing, presenting a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Thesis Development and Purpose	Presentation lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.	Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.	Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	Thesis and/or main claim are clear and comprehensive; the essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. The development indicated by the thesis and/or main claim is acceptable for publication.
Mechanics of Writing	Mechanical errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.	Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.	Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.	Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.	Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
APA Format	Required format is rarely followed correctly. No reference page is included. No in-text citations are used.	Required format elements are missing or incorrect. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Reference page is present. However, in-text citations are inconsistently used.	Required format is generally correct. However, errors are present (e.g. font, cover page, margins, and in-text citations). Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented though some errors are present.	Required format is used, but minor errors are present (e.g. headings and direct quotes). Reference page is present and includes all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct.	The document is correctly formatted. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
Total Weightage	100%