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2012-2013

PSYCH 160 Basic Learning Principles

4 hours

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The behaviorist viewpoint and the methodology of experimental analysis is introduced in this course. The emphasis is on theories derived largely from non-human research and applied to everyday human behavior. Topics include an analysis of the basic operations of classical and operant conditioning and the biological constraints on learning. A practical animal lab is used to demonstrate the methods of behavior analysis and modification.

Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychological Science.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)