PSY-6115 - Psychology of Learning

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

This course addresses learning and learning theory in a variety of contexts. Basic learning principles are explained, including behaviorist and cognitive approaches. Learning is considered as it impacts behavior change and as it takes place in the classroom, in problem solving for community or civic problems, and in electronically mediated social learning. The special ways that learning occurs in later ages are also examined.