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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)