This course is an introduction to the basic principles of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and its various applications. The first part of the course gives students a foundation in the basic principles of learning. The second part of the course covers how these principles can be used to explain and modify human behaviour. Topic areas include autism and intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disorders, school psychology, organizational behaviour management, sports, and large-scale social issues.
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (6 ch).
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