PY 212: Behavioral Change

Program
Semester Hours 3
Description
Principles of operant conditioning and application of these principles to modify behavior. Focus will be on practical procedures for changing behavior in the natural environment.
Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify, describe, and provide examples of the ABCs of behavior
  2. Graph behavior frequencies using various techniques
  3. Develop a comprehensive behavioral assessment program
  4. Apply the concepts of reinforcement, discrimination, generalization, shaping, and chaining
  5. Design and implement a behavior change program using approved techniques
Semester
Spring