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Behaviour Analysis: Psychology Write (1800) an essay in response to the following statement: "Respondent conditioning is a scientifically valid account of the emergence of maladaptive behaviour such as phobia and aversion. APA 6th Ed referencing Please see requirements & references to be used attached. Write an essay in response to the following statement: "Respondent conditioning is a scientifically valid account of the emergence of maladaptive behaviour such as phobia and aversion." Requirement Details of assignment brief Important Points to Note · The essay requires the student to critically discuss 'Respondent conditioning' as an explanation for the emergence of maladaptive behaviour. Important points to consider for this include, but are not limited to... o Addressing the question that is asked. o Including an appropriate introduction and conclusion to the essay. o Ensuring that all important terms are adequately defined. o Discussing the respondent process in behavioural theory. o 'Critically' discussing, which requires points supported with reference to the research literature. This includes textbooks and research articles. The journals outlined in the module guide will point you to some well respected peer-reviewed journals available through the college library. o As is the case with 'Critically' discussing, it is important to weigh up the criticisms and strengths of the account within the essay. Does it account for all maladaptive behaviour? Are there concerns about it as an account which results in shortcomings? · The word count, as described in the first table, is 1,800 words. Essays will be accepted within 10% of either side, so essays between 1,620 words and 1,980 words will be accepted without word count penalty. · Referencing should follow the APA 6th edition format.