PSY 301 - Learning

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course examines the principles and theories of learning including the methodology and evaluation of research pertaining to learning processes. Topics will include a broad range of learning paradigms, from relative simple processes such as classical conditioning and operant conditioning, to more cognitively complex processes such as concept formation and schema development. The research describing information acquisition, retention, transfer, and forgetting will be reviewed. In addition, the influence of the conditions, such as motivational factors, will be examined. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of department chair (3,0) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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