Exploration of methodological, empirical and theoretical issues in areas of experimental and applied behaviour analysis.
| Paper title | Advanced Topics in Behaviour Analysis |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PSYC425 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.0833 |
| Points | 10 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2023 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $704.22 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- PSYC 465
- Eligibility
Entry into Psychology 400-level normally requires a major in Psychology, a B+ average or higher in Psychology 300-level papers, and a pass in PSYC 311 Quantitative Methods. We highly recommend that students have completed PSYC 310. Students from other universities must show evidence of an equivalent level of competence.
- Contact
Dr Brent Alsop (balsop@psy.otago.ac.nz)
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Psychology's website
- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
The paper consists of two sections. Section One consists of lectures (Dr Alsop), and Section Two consists of lectures/seminars given by the students. The size of the first section can expand or contract to accommodate student numbers.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper should:
- Understand how a behaviour analytic approach may be used in a range of experimental and applied situations
- Be able to assess the contribution of behavioural principles in explaining a range of psychological phenomenon
- Be able to evaluate behavioural interventions from an evidence-based perspective
- Be able to independently research a topic, provide a written evaluation of that, and give a well-constructed presentation based on their research
