PSYC 3315 - Human and Animal Learning

Prerequisite: PSYC 1111 or PSYC 1112. This course introduces students to the major psychological theories and empirical methodologies of learning and behavior. Topics include classical (Pavlovian) and operant (Skinnerian) conditioning, social-learning theory, and cognitive learning theory. Application of these theories to psychological (e.g., behavior modification, motivation) and other domains (e.g., advertising, animal training, coaching, parenting, education) are reviewed. 3 credits.