BEHV 5130 - Basic Behavior Principles

3 hours

First in a sequence of four courses in the certificate program for non-degree seeking graduate students. Everyday behavior is examined as part of the natural world, and behavior change is explained by behavioral principles derived from scientific research. Principles and procedures included in course content are reinforcement, extinction, differential reinforcement, punishment, discrimination training, generalization, shaping fading and programming. Definitions, reliability and validity and direct observation methods are also addressed.

Prerequisite(s): None

The course sequence has been designed to meet minimum course content specified by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board as part of the requirements for certification.