PY2111 - Learning and Behaviour
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the key theories and research in the psychology of learning. It primarily covers classic and contemporary models of learning based on associative principles (classical and instrumental conditioning). It will present practical applications of these basic principles in areas such as drug addiction, mental health and education. It also tracks the historical development of learning theories and presents their major contributions to the discipline.
Learning Outcomes
- ability to critically think about and discuss classic and contemporary issues and debates in learning and behaviour;
- acquire familiarity and experience with American Psychological Association writing and stylistic conventions;
- familiarise students with current theoretical and empirical approaches to the study of learning and behaviour;
- provide students with the necessary skills to apply learning theory and research methodology to real world problems.
| Prerequisites: | PY1001 or PY1002 or PY1101 or PY1102 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | PY2102 |
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| Coord/Lect: | jc145779. |
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| Coord/Lect: | Dr Anne Swinbourne. |
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| Face to face teaching 23-Jan-2006 to 17-Mar-2006 | |
| Coord/Lect: | David Cottrell. |
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| Census Date 21-Jul-2006 | |
| Face to face teaching 17-Jul-2006 to 29-Oct-2006 | |
| Coordinator: | David Cottrell |
| Lecturer: | jc158390. |
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| Census Date 22-Dec-2006 | |
| Face to face teaching 06-Nov-2006 to 24-Feb-2007 | |
| Coordinator: | David Cottrell |
| Lecturer: | jc158390. |
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| Assessment: | (40%); (30%); (30%). |
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