PSYC0302A-F12
Conditioning and Learning
Conditioning and Learning
This course introduces students to a wide range of scientific theories regarding how animals, including humans, learn about events in the environment and shape their behaviors in response. Students will learn the principles of classical and instrumental conditioning, motivation, cognition, and problem-solving; become familiar with the research supporting these theories; and discuss practical applications to education, psychological disorders, and behavioral therapies. (PSYC 0105; not open to first-year students; open to psychology and neuroscience majors; others by waiver) 3 hrs lect.
This course introduces students to a wide range of scientific theories regarding how animals, including humans, learn about events in the environment and shape their behaviors in response. Students will learn the principles of classical and instrumental conditioning, motivation, cognition, and problem-solving; become familiar with the research supporting these theories; and discuss practical applications to education, psychological disorders, and behavioral therapies. (PSYC 0105; not open to first-year students; open to psychology and neuroscience majors; others by waiver) 3 hrs lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2012
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 438(MBH 438)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Mark Stefani
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Department:
- Psychology
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- NSCI0302A-F12
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91796
- Subject Code:
- PSYC
- Course Number:
- 0302
- Section Identifier:
- A