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., 50 min pre-lab, self-scheduled lab.