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PSY 205

Elementary Analysis of Behavior

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB-
Standard

Overview

Description

Survey of principles of reinforcement theory in the analysis of behavior. Principles of learning demonstrated in the laboratory.

Requirements

Prerequisites

PSY 101
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify relations between an individual’s behavior and environmental events in daily life.
  • articulate behavioral phenomena using the terminology of behavioral science.
  • compare, contrast, and evaluate different methods for measuring and changing behavior.
  • discuss ethical issues related to changing an individual’s environment and behavior.