PSYC 316 - Applied Behavior Analysis

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

A study of the application of the principles of operant and respondent conditioning to the control of human behavior. The concepts covered include reinforcement, extinction, punishment, generalization, and stimulus discrimination. These concepts can be applied in a variety of settings, including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance abuse treatment, animal training, organizational behavior management, anxiety and depression, marital therapy, gerontology, and athletics. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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