Overview
Description
Survey of Skinner’s work. Emphasis on the role of private events in a natural science, the analysis of verbal behavior and the conduct of psychological research.
Requirements
Prerequisites
PSY 205
Recommended Preparation
PSY 240
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): PSY 205.
Recommended Preparation
Recommended Preparation: PSY 240.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- distinguish the science of behavior from the philosophy of behaviorism.
- differentiate radical behaviorism from methodological behaviorism and mentalism.
- use the terms and concepts of behavior analysis in a technically accurate manner.
- provide behavior analytic interpretations of various types of behavior.