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PSY 222 - Principles of Learning, Conditioning, and Behavior


3 credit(s)
Theories of learning focus on how and why behavior changes because of experience. The goal of this course is to present students with an introduction to basic theories and principles of learning with applications in the fields of business, parenting, education, and psychotherapy. Topics include Pavlovian procedures, reinforcement, vicarious learning, and extinction of behaviors. The focus of the course is on the role of learning in the adaptation of beings to a changing environment.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  or PSY 102 .


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