PSY 562 - Advanced Principles of Learning (Put on reserve 9/16/19)

• Become familiar with the historical development of theoretical orientations to the study of learning.
• Demonstrate mastery of critical terms and concepts from the field of learning and behavior.
• Communicate in the language and format of the disciplines of learning and behavior.
• Read, comprehend and discuss technically sophisticated experimental procedures, data analysis methods, theoretical arguments and interpretations specific to behavioral psychology.
• Critically evaluate research designs, data collection methods and interpretations within the field of learning and behavior.
• Generate meaningful criticisms and relevant questions based on recent research articles.
• Generate and operationally define scientifically interesting questions in the area of learning and behavior.
• Discuss the relevance of the theories and findings from the field of learning from an interdisciplinary perspective.
• Recognize the continuity of species and the relevance of animal models of behavior.
• Develop the ability to formally present technical information and conceptually sophisticated material in a lecture/discussion format.
• Engage in professional, scholarly debate regarding theory, research questions, experimental methods, data analyses and interpretation.