PSY 414 - Conditioning and Learning Lab

Institution:

Western New England University

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Description:

Prerequisite: PSY 313. The basic principles of operant conditioning are demonstrated using standard operant conditioning equipment with rats covering unconditioned and conditioned reinforcement, extinction, shaping, schedules of reinforcement, discrimination training, and behavior chaining. The care and ethical treatment of laboratory animals and the extension of these principles to the behavior of organisms outside the laboratory are covered. Students will be required to prepare an APA formatted paper based on their experimental results. 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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