BEHV 2005 Human Learning
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 101676
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Description Human Learning is concerned with the experimental analysis of human and animal behaviour and focuses upon associative learning, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning approaches. Definitions, assumptions, and basic phenomena associated with the study of learning are described and evaluated in terms of their ability to account for various aspects of human behaviour and experience. The practical work highlights important concepts introduced in the lecture program and focuses upon practical techniques of use in everyday situations.
School Psychology
Discipline Behavioural Science
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Restrictions
Note that only students enrolled at WSU Online may register in the WSU Online subjects offered at that location.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1. Identify the basic principles of associative learning and social learning theory (APAC Graduate Attribute 1.1i, 1.1v, 1.3)
2. Use basic principles of associative learning and social learning theory to modify behaviour to bring it into line with stated goals (APAC GA 1.1v, 1.2, 1.5)
3. Describe the therapeutic techniques derived from learning theory (APAC GA 1.1iv, 1.1v)
4. Record a target behaviour, explain and defend the method used, and evaluate whether it appropriately quantifies the identified target behaviour (APAC GA 1.2, 1.3, 1.6)
5. Apply basic principles of associative learning and social learning theory to new situations and identify how these principles might work (APAC GA 1.1v, 1.3, 1.5)
6. Summarise the ideas of associative learning and social learning theories and explain how they can be differentiated from other similar concepts (APAC GA 1.1v, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6)
Subject Content
Lectures
- Pavlovian to Instrumental transfer
- Paradigms in the investigation of learning
- Habituation and sensitization
- Pavlovian conditioning 1: The basics
- Pavlovian conditioning 2: Connectionism and learning
- Pavlovian conditioning 3: Applications
- Operant conditioning 1: The basics
- Operant conditioning 2: Reinforcement and punishment
- Operant conditioning 3: Behavioural economics and choice
- Learning and abnormal behaviour
- Behaviour modification, behaviour therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy
- Learning and addiction
- Learning and effective study methods
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
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Report | 1,250 words | 30 | N | Individual | N |
Presentation | 2 minute video presentation | 30 | N | Group | N |
Quiz | 4 short quizzes submitted through vUWS | 10 | N | Individual | N |
Final Exam | 90 minutes | 20 | N | Individual | N |
Quiz | Short quiz at the end of each tutorial | 10 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- Chance, P. (2014). Learning and Behavior. Wadsworth: Belmont, ?CA.
Teaching Periods
WSU Online TRI-1 (2024)
Wsu Online
Online
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Spring (2024)
Bankstown City
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Penrith (Kingswood)
On-site
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
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WSU Online TRI-3 (2024)
Wsu Online
Online
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WSU Online TRI-2 (2025)
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Spring (2025)
Bankstown City
On-site
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Penrith (Kingswood)
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Subject Contact Nicole Traynor Opens in new window
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Parramatta - Victoria Rd
On-site
Subject Contact Nicole Traynor Opens in new window