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Exploration of methodological, empirical and theoretical issues in areas of experimental and applied behaviour analysis.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topics in Behaviour Analysis
Subject Psychology
EFTS 0.0833
Points 10 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $813.42
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)

Teaching staff

Dr Brent Alsop

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

Overview

Exploration of methodological, empirical and theoretical issues in areas of experimental and applied behaviour analysis.

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Topics in Behaviour Analysis
Subject Psychology
EFTS 0.0833
Points 10 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027, expected to be offered in 2028 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
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 also highly recommend that students have completed PSYC 310.

Students from other universities must show evidence of an equivalent level of competence.

Contact

balsop@psy.otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Brent Alsop

Paper Structure

The paper consists of two sections. The first section consists of lectures given by Dr Alsop and the second section 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 phenomena
  • 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
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