Apr 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Catalogue 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

PSY 521 - Applied Behavior Analysis: Skill Acquisition

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PSY 517  or permission of instructor. An examination of the methodological, empirical, and conceptual issues involved in the extension of behavior-analytic principles to applied settings, with a focus on skill aqcuisition and behavior-change systems. Topics include shaping, task anlyses, chaining, verbal behavior, stimulus equivalence, functional communication training, errorless learning, direct instruction, precision teaching, token economies, behavioral contracts, group contingencies, and self-management.

Repeat Policy:
Course may only be taken once for credit


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