Behavior, Cult & Contemp Socty
Durham
Liberal Arts :: Psychology
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
20
CRN: 16202
CRN: 16202
Introduces behaviorism as a philosophy of science. Concentration on modern behaviorism as exemplified in the works of B.F. Skinner. Implications of behaviorism for the development and evolution of cultures. Consideration of societal issues (for example pollution, overpopulation, conflict, drug abuse) from a behavioral framework. No credit for students who have completed PSYC 522.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 402 and PSYC 502 and PSYC 521
Equivalent(s): PSYC 522
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Mark Henn
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | MW | 3:10pm - 4:30pm | MCC 110 | |
| Final Exam | 12/17/2024 | 12/17/2024 | T | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | MCC 110 |
Booklist
| Book | Details |
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BEYOND FREEDOM+DIGNITY
(71)
by SKINNER Required
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UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIORISM (PB)
(3RD 17)
by BAUM Required
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