PSYC363 - Learning

This course begins with consideration of issues and tools involved in a scientific investigation of learning processes. Next, the primary areas of learning are examined, which include nonassociative learning, Pavlovian and instrumental associative learning, and principles of behavior modification. These topics are discussed from both the cognitive and behaviorist perspectives, and the contributions of each perspective to our knowledge of learning are examined. The course grade is based on four exams, a comprehensive final exam, and perhaps a term paper.