PSYC366

A survey of the learning principles and research methodology that form the basis of behavior therapy. The course will examine techniques based on learning principles as they are applied to clinical problems in outpatient therapy, mental hospitals, schools, residences for mentally retarded individuals, and schools for special children. Students will complete a research project on themselves utilizing the principles of behavior change. Ethical problems raised by the practice of behavior therapy will also be considered. Fulfills Category 5 requirement.