COURSE OVERVIEW
This course examines principles governing behavioral adjustment of
individuals to environmental events. We will focus on mechanisms of
Pavlovian and operant conditioning and their role in acquisition and
motivation of behavior and emotional responses. Theoretical concepts
are extended to practical applications used in behavior modification
and behavior therapy. Applied topics may include health-related
behaviors, sex and love, self-control, drug addiction, and
psychological disorders.
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EXAM SCHEDULE & COURSE
POINTS
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Date
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Event
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Notes
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Points
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M JAN 16
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Martin Luther King Birthday
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NO CLASSES
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TBA
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Essay #1 Due
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After Respondent Learning Lecture
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10
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M FEB 6
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EXAM 1
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Unit 1 only
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100
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TBA
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B-Mod #1 Due
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Behavioral Definitions
Begin Baseline Functional Analysis
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10
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TBA
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Essay #2 Due
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After Factors Influencing Learning Lecture
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10
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M MAR 5 -
F MAR 9
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SPRING BREAK
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NO CLASSES
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-
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M MAR 12
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B-Mod #2 Due:
Start Intervention
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Implement Treatment Plan
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10
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W FEB 29
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EXAM 2
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Unit 2 only
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100
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TBA
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Essay #3 Due
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After Maladaptive Behavior Lecture
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10
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TBA
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B-Mod #3 Due
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Follow-up Functional Analysis
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10
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F MAR 30
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EXAM 3
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Unit 3 only
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100
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F APR 20
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B-Mod #4 Due
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Final Analysis & Report
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15
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APR 20, 23, 25
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B-Mod Powerpoint Presentation
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Final Analysis & Report
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15
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M APR 30
2 pm
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FINAL EXAM 4
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Unit 4 + basic concepts from course
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150
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Total Points
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540
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GRADING
Final course grades will
be determined by your performance on exams, short essays, and your behavior
modification project paper and presentation. These 4 exams will cover
material from both lecture and the associated reading assignments. The final
will be partially cumulative. It will include new material covered after
Exam 3, and fundamental concepts from the rest of the course. Exams will
consist of multiple choice, definitions, and/or short essay questions. Final
grades will be assigned according to the following percentages.
Grading
Scale
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A 93% and
above |
B- 77-80% |
D+ 61-64% |
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A- 89-92 |
C+ 73-76% |
D 57-60% |
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B+ 85-88% |
C 69-72% |
D- 53-56% |
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B 81-84% |
C- 65-68% |
F 52% and
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LECTURE TOPICS
UNIT 1
UNIT
2
UNIT 3
UNIT 4
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