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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