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PSY 512 - Basic Principles of Behavior Analysis


Description:
This course will familiarize with the basic principles of experimental behavior analysis, including respondent and operant conditioning. Complex behavioral phenomenon such as choice motivation, and rule-governed behavior will also be covered. Acceptance into ABA/Exp PSY programs or by permission.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe philosophical assumptions and philosophy of behaviorism.
  • Describe the basic principles of behavior analysis, and critically evaluate research studies examining those principles.
  • Describe respondent and operant behavior as well as the conditioning process for each of these.
  • Demonstrate mastery of complex aspects of operant behavior such as schedules of reinforcement, stimulus control, and extinction.
  • Demonstrate mastery of behavioral explanations for advanced behavioral phenomena such as choice, motivation, and rule-governed behavior.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/2015

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