A relatively comprehensive introduction to childhood psychopathology. This course includes issues central to the field, clinical and research data, and various treatment efforts.
Credits: 3
Hours: 45 (Lecture Hours: 3)
Total Weeks: 15
Prerequisites:
PSYC 213 recommended
OR consent of the Instructor
Non-Course Prerequisites:
None
Co-requisites:
None
Course Content:
- Overview
- Roots of Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Responsible Use of Applied Behaviour Analysis Procedures
- Preparing Behavioural Objectives
- Procedures for Collecting Data, Graphic Data
- Single-Subject Designs
- Arranging Consequences that Increase Behaviour
- Arranging Consequences that Decrease Behaviour
- Differential Reinforcement: Stimulus Control and Shaping
- Functional Assessment and Analysis
- Providing for Generalizations of Behaviour Change, Teaching Students to Manage their Own Behaviour
Learning Outcomes:
This course focuses on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents exhibiting behaviour problems that meet the criteria for diagnosis, as outlined in the DSM-IV. This class includes an analysis of the primary factors that cause or influence children's behaviour. The treatment methods discussed involved applications of applied behavioural psychology. Topics include: childhood aggression, hyperactivity, depression, tantrums and impulsive behaviour.
Students will be able to:
- Correctly identify and describe behavior analytic principles and techniques
- Discuss theoretic and applied issues in applied behavioural psychology
- Describe environmental influences on human behaviour
- Describe assessment, diagnosis and treatment procedures currently used with children and adolescents.
Grading System: Letters
Textbooks:
Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.