2017-2018 Catalog

PSYC 2140 Behavior Modification and Principles of Learning

4.5 - 0.0 - 4.5

RecommendedRecommended Prior

Reading assessment and college-level reading skills - recommended prior to taking this course, but not required.

Course Description

This course exposes students to the history and various theoretical approaches to the study of learning and behavior modification. Students have opportunities to learn applied behavior modification techniques including observing and recording behavior and formulating and writing behavioral objectives. This course includes an examination of motivation, attitude formation, and cognitive intervention approaches.