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PSY 419

Conditioning and Learning

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Factors and conditions which enhance or retard learning. Survey of learning theories and basic principles of classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning and discrimination learning.

Requirements

Prerequisites

PSY 240

Recommended Preparation

PSY 240
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): PSY 240.

Recommended Preparation

Recommended Preparation: PSY 240.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Other

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • compare and evaluate different theories of learning.
  • critically assess claims with respect to causes of behavior.
  • analyze relations between an individual’s behavior and environmental events - within and outside the laboratory.