Behavioral Psychology: Case Studies

Immerse yourself in the world of human behavior with our Behavioral Psychology Case Studies: Explore a series of 8 case studies, each crafted to illuminate fundamental concepts within the captivating field of behavioral psychology.

Tailored for students seeking to unravel the intricacies of decision-making and cognitive processes, these studies offer rich insights into the dynamic interplay of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Please Note: The case studies in this resource are also included in the resource below:

Behavioral Psychology Series: Reading Centers Bundle

The case studies include:

• Emma and the Ice Cream Truck (Concept - Classical Conditioning)
• Time Management (Concept - Operant Conditioning)
• Improving Classroom Participation (Concept - Reinforcement)
• Reducing Procrastination Behavior (Concept - Punishment)
• Reducing Nail Biting Behavior (Concept - Extinction)
• Chelsea and the Piano Lesson (Concept - Observational Learning)
• Identical Twins (Concept - Stimulus Discrimination)
• The Noisy Neighborhood (Concept - Habituation and Sensitization)

This resource contains:

• 8 case studies (one for each concept)
• 6 multiple-choice comprehension questions (per case study) complete with answer sheet
• 10 essential vocabulary words per case study, along with definitions for students to match
• Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)

This versatile resource is ideal for educators seeking an engaging and effective teaching tool. Additionally, teachers can utilize this resource as an independent work packet, allowing students to work on it individually, or they can provide it to substitute teachers to maintain continuity in learning during their absence.

To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the texts, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.

All the very best!