| CODE | PSY2606 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Psychology of Learning and Applied Behaviour Analysis | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit is divided in two parts: Part 1 is intended to introduce the students to Applied Behaviour Analysis. This part of the course will consider the the principles and techniques of behaviour modification in depth. It will explore how the basic principles of behaviour modification can be applied to the understanding and treatment of behavioural difficulties. A number of behaviour modification techniques will be discussed as possible interventions to increase desirable behaviour. Part 2 aims to extend students’ basic knowledge of the major themes related to the nature of learning and motivation. Students will have the opportunity to address the various explanatory frameworks highlighted by the main proponents of these theories as well as the investigative approaches they have adopted. Applications to the various fields of psychology will also be made e.g. education, clinical, organizational and developmental psychology. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the study-unit students will be able to: - Outline and explain the key concepts to the various techniques of behaviour modification; - Describe how a behaviour modification program is set up from the initial assessment to intervention and follow-up; - Define functional assessment and explain its importance in developing a behaviour modification program; - Apply the basic principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis to behaviour Modification. Tentative Study-unit Outline: Topics covered include: Part 1 Applied Behaviour Analysis - Measurement of behaviour and behaviour change; - Basic principles of behaviour modification; - Procedures to establish new behaviours; - Procedures to increase desirable behaviour and decrease undesirable behaviour; - Applications of behaviour modification: ethical issues & closure. Part 2 - Bandura’s Social learning theory; - Gagne’s Conditions of Learning theory; - Hierachy of learning; - Piaget’s Genetic Epistemology; - Vygotsky Socio-Historical theory of learning; - Cognitive theories of Motivation. Required Text: - Ormrod, J. Human learning. (Latest edition.) N.J.: Prentice Hall. - Miltenberger, R.G. (2016). Behaviour modification. (6th Ed.) Cengage Learning; Mason, Ohio. Reading List: - Heron, T.E, Hewar W.L., Cooper J.O. (2013). Applied Behaviour Analysis. (2nd Ed.) Pearson International Edition. - Gage, N.L. & Berliner, D.C. (1992). Educational psychology (4th. ed.) Boston: Houghton Mifflin. - Gredler, M.E. (1997). Learning and instruction: theory into practice (2nd. ed.) N.J.: Prentice Hall. - Hergenhahn, B.R. & Olson, M.H. (1997). An introduction to theories of learning. (5th ed.) N.J.: Prentice Hall. - http://www.aabt.org - http://www.americanacademyofbehaviouralpsychology.org Reading Pack: Available on VLE. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Ruth Falzon Roberta Farrugia Debono |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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