University General Course Catalog 2020-2021 
    
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PSY 419 - Conditioning and Learning

(3 units)
Factors and conditions which enhance or retard learning. Survey of learning theories and basic principles of classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning and discrimination learning.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 240 . Recommended Preparation: PSY 240 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. compare and evaluate different theories of learning.
2. critically assess claims with respect to causes of behavior.
3. analyze relations between an individual’s behavior and environmental events - within and outside the laboratory.


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