2024-2025 Catalog

PSYC 301 Learning

This course will introduce general concepts of learning in humans and other animals that will be rooted in the principles of learning developed from nonhuman animal research. Explores fundamental concepts phenomena and principles of learning such as reinforcement Pavlovian conditioning and retention/forgetting. Issues addressed are traditional views of learning biological and cognitive constraints the role of nonhuman animal models and the utility of learning theory.

Fundamental Domain: INFORMATION PROCESSING

Credits

4 units

Prerequisite

PSYC 101

Core Requirements Met

  • Mathematics/Science