PSY 3820 Behavior Modification

The modification of human and animal behavior is explored through the application of principles of learning. Behavioral phenomena and techniques including generalization, acquisition, extinction, conditioned reinforcers, schedules of reinforcement, and aversive control are studied. Using completer software that re-creates animal learning typical of animal learning studies, students gain familiarity with traditional laboratory techniques and basic principles of learning. The latter half of the course addresses how these basic principles are translated into use in applied settings with humans. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0