PS 272 - Psychology of Animal Learning and Behavior

This course covers the laws that govern behavior. Topics include: (1) the philosophy of Behaviorism, (2) the role of behavioral psychology in the neurosciences, (3) a review of learning processes in the context of natural selection, and (4) the relevance of conditioning mechanisms to psychopathology.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: PS-101

Fee: Yes

Core: Scientific Inquiry