PSYC 5640 - Conceptual Issues in Behavior Analysis

3 unit(s)

(Formerly Behaviorism as a Philosophy of Science; Advanced Seminar in Behavior Change) Complex topics related to human learning and psychopathology will be the primary subject matter. Such areas as thinking, creativity, problem solving, phylogeny, and ontogeny of behavior will be examined from a behavioral perspective. This perspective will be compared to the personality theory framework which produced the current mental disorder diagnostic system. The etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of various psychological disorders will be studied using the current mental disorder as a guide and current behavioral theory as it applies. Addresses ABAI accreditation content requirements.

Prerequisites: PSYC 5055, graduate standing or consent of instructor.

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