PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
2026-2027 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

PSY 1440 - PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course will give an introduction to the study of learning and behavior, with an emphasis in the findings from experimental studies as well as the importance of looking to the environment to find explanations of behavior. A number of different topics will be covered, including natural selection, classical and operant conditioning, schedules of reinforcement, stimulus control, and observational learning. A laboratory component applies principles learned in lecture to real-world situations.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: PSY (0200 or 0010 or 0101) and (PSY 0270 or STAT 0200 or STAT 1000) and PSY (1031 or 0032 or 0034)


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