Theories of Learning (PSYC 260)

Term: 2023-2024 - Spring

Faculty

Jennifer A WadeShow MyInfo popup for Jennifer A Wade

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/16/2024 - 5/8/2024) Location: MAIN SJ 250

Description

Covers the basic principles of behavior, and their application to the understanding of the human condition and animal learning. Topics include the distinction between closed-loop (selection by consequences) and open-loop (elicitation and adjunctive behavior) relations, the distinction between contingency-shaped behavior and behavior under instructional control, discrimination and concept formation, choice, functional analysis of verbal behavior, and quantitative analysis of behavior. Behavior Analysis is presented as a distinct research methodology with its own terminology that is a prominent perspective in studying learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.