2016-2017 Catalog

PSYC 301 Learning

This course will introduce general concepts of learning in humans and other animals that will be rooted in the principles of learning developed from nonhuman animal research. Explores fundamental concepts phenomena and principles of learning such as reinforcement Pavlovian conditioning and retention/forgetting. Issues addressed are traditional views of learning biological and cognitive constraints the role of nonhuman animal models and the utility of learning theory.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSYC 101 or PSYC 102.

Core Requirements Met

  • Mathematics/Science