PSY 222 - Principles of Learning,Conditioning,and Behavior

Institution:

University of Hartford

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Description:

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.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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