Description
Topics to be covered:
- History and background to behaviourism
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Observational learning
- Explanations of problem behaviours: fear and phobias
- Therapeutic applications of learning theory
- Ethical aspects of behavioural research and interventions
- Critique of learning theory and theoretical developments
Delivery
- 11 one hour lectures
- 3 workshops
- 11 one hour drop-in sessions
Assessment
- Coursework, one essay of 600 words (25% of final grade)
- Examination (multiple choice) (75% of final grade)
Please note that the format of papers in the supplementary examinations may differ from the equivalent main examination paper or class test. Re-sit and deferral students should check the details of the assessment format of supplementary examinations with the Module Leader.
Key skills
- Written communication
- Gathering information
- Organisation and planning
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving