Download LEARNING PSY 381, 4 credits, FALL 2015 15:20

EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I: LEARNING
PSY 381, 4 credits, FALL 2015
15:20 - 17:10 – Wednesday RB03
09:20 - 11:10 – Thursday RA03
INSTRUCTOR: Asst. Prof. Hande Kaynak
Office: 323
Office hours: No specific day, to see me you should make an appointment via e-mail.
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 233-1456
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of
learning and behavior. It will emphasize the theories and learning styles about cognitive
behavior analysis, and to teach the different propositions about behavioral and cognitive
theories of learning, the objectives and methods of scientific experiments with their results,
their contributions to the theoretical developments and their application areas in the daily
life.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1) gain an overview about theories and methods of cognitive psychology.
2) learn how learning principles work in both animals and humans.
3) apply learning teories and principles to the experiences in daily life.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Powell, R. A., Symbaluk, D. G., & Honey, P. L. (2008). Introduction to Learning and Behavior
(3rd edition). Cengage Learning.
EVALUATION:
Midterm (2)
Final (1)
%
60%
40%
Date
November 11 & December 09
To be announced
Midterm and Final will consist of multiple-choice questions. Final is cumulative which means it
includes all the topics covered in the class.
Attendance is essential for you to pass the course! You are strongly recommended to attend the
classes. You will not get extra points though.
Classroom Etiquette:
• Cell phones or smart-device use is not allowed.
• Caution: This is a fast-paced course. Pulling all-nighters and cramming before the exams are
probably not going to cut it. Reading chapters on time and participation to the class are the best
strategies for learning the material and enjoying the process.
COURSE OUTLINE
Note: Schedule subject to change/update with appropriate notification to students
Date
September 30
October 01
October 07
October 08
October 14
October 15
October 21
October 22
October 28
October 29
November 04
November 05
November 11
November 12
November 18
November 19
November 25
November 26
December 02
December 03
December 09
December 10
December 16
December 17
December 23
December 24
Topic
Introduction
What is learning? Basic principles of
learning, kinds of Learning.
Research Methods
Research Methods
Elicited Behaviors and Classical Conditioning.
Elicited Behaviors and Classical Conditioning.
Classical Conditioning: Basic Phenomena and
Various Complexities.
Classical Conditioning: Basic Phenomena and
Various Complexities.
Classical Conditioning: Underlying Processes
and Practical Applications.
Classical Conditioning: Underlying Processes
and Practical Applications.
Operant Conditioning: Introduction.
Operant Conditioning: Introduction.
MIDTERM 1
Schedules of Reinforcement.
Schedules of Reinforcement.
Theories of Reinforcement.
Theories of Reinforcement.
Theories of Reinforcement.
Extinction and Stimulus Control.
Extinction and Stimulus Control.
MIDTERM 2
Escape, Avoidance, and Punishment.
Escape, Avoidance, and Punishment.
Cognitive Learning
Cognitive Learning
Overview (the last day of classes)