PSYCH-392N Principles of Behavior Analysis
Orients students to the concepts, processes and scientific principles of behavior on which the field of applied behavior analysis was founded. Topics of study will include the history and defining features of applied behavior analysis as well as the role of basic principles in producing socially meaningful behavior change (positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, discriminative control of behavior and motivating operations).
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
Psych/Neuro 201 if the course is to count toward the concentration or minor.
Notes
Open only to participants in the Cooperative Educational Program at the New England Center for Children.