PSY40010 - Scientific Foundations of Psychology: Cognition and Affective/Conditioning and Learning

(3 units)

Theories and models of information processing are explored. Attention, concentration, memory, problem-solving, decision-making, and conscious and unconscious processing are emphasized. The cognitive precursors and consequences of emotional states are considered as are the biological and social bases of emotion. The influence of culture on emotional experience and expression are also discussed. This course integrates the theories and principles of how organisms learn; why they behave, think, and feel as they do; how behaviors develop and are maintained. Operant and classical conditioning theories, social learning theory, positive psychology, and cognitive and social constructive theories are compared.
Prerequisites: PSY40000