ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
Students will complete 4 essay assignments in this class. Each essay has two questions to answer. Learning about a topic is a first step in understanding. Applying the knowledge you are learning allows you to show your understanding in a real-life situation. Research suggests when you apply information in a meaningful way, you will remember the topic at a deeper level and for a prolonged period of time. These essays will give you the opportunity to solidify the knowledge you are learning, consider biblical perspectives on learning, and will increase your application and communication skills.
INSTRUCTIONS
● Compose an essay in current APA format using a title page, in-text citations, and a reference page.
● Answer both questions in each essay with a minimum of 250 words for each question.
● Answer the academic questions using the concepts from the required course materials and reading assignments for this class.
● Biblical perspective questions require the use of the Bible and concepts from the course textbook. Use at least two appropriate scriptures and fully explain the use of the specific scripture. Do not list a scripture or add it to the essay without explaining its use.
● Write in a formal college-level essay style. For this assignment, you may use first person.
● Do not include the essay questions in your submission.
● Include at least one in-text citation per each of the essay questions. A minimum of one scholarly source (either our textbook or a required reading) and the Bible must be included on the reference page.
● Do not include direct textbook quotes. Instead, paraphrase information from the textbook or required readings (using in-text citations).
● Bible quotes are allowed and required.
Essay Prompts
Essay Assignment: History (Module 1)
1. Describe how habituation and sensitization might be involved in emotion regulation and addictions. Also, explain why a habitual user might continue to use even when the pleasurable effects are gone.
2. How might the Bible explain the process of learning? Does God see it as important? Use concepts from the textbook and at least two scriptures to support your answer.
Essay Assignment: Conditioning (Module 3)
1. Your friend has a problem with procrastination and her grades are suffering. According to learning concepts in the textbook, why is she procrastinating? What can you recommend that she do?
2. Explain learning self-control from a Biblical perspective. Give an example of a time when you learned self-control in your life. Use concepts from the textbook and at least two scriptures to support your answer.
