PSY 391 Learning

An overview of the major theories that attempt to account for the dynamics of behavior and learning and their neurobiological mechanisms in human and non-human animals. Emphasis is on the empirical research findings that describe the processes of classical and operant conditioning and short- and long-term memory. Lab Fee. This course includes and imbedded lab equivalent to 1 credit hour and involves the use of laboratory animals. Students with severe animal allergies or concerns about the use of animals in research should consider PSY 330 or PSY 375 for their lab course. Prerequisite: successful completion of PSY 101, PSY 110, or PSY 111 with a C or better. Recommended that students first complete, PSY 320 and PSY 320L with a C or better. Alternating Fall semesters with PSY 375