PSY 277 - Learning Theory

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

The highly influential and controversial perspective known as behaviorism is explored, first by helping students understand the logical basis for its characteristic insistence that only objectively measurable behavior can be subject to genuinely scientific investigation, and then by demonstrating how its principles have guided much of psychology's inquiry about the form of learning known as conditioning. Applications in the areas of therapy, selfmanagement, and behavior modification in organizations are described. Also considered are the ethical issues that have been raised concerning the use of this approach. No prerequisites, but intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores; upperclassmen by consent only. Offered fall of even-numbered years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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