Beyond traditional test theory, students will be exposed to contemporary evaluation devices including behavioral assessment, interview data, and naturalistic observation. One of the primary goals of this course is to prepare students for PSY 514, in which knowledge gained in this course will be used to conduct research projects. The study of research techniques in the context of specific topics studied in the associated seminar. The course will include both formal and hands-on work. The course allows for an understanding of change from conception through death.
Special emphasis is given to both cognitive and behavioral theories as well as supporting research.
This course fulfills a portion of the Mental Health Counselors license requirem readings and analysis of case studies, students will gain familiarity with the theoretical and applied principles of behavior modification and therapy. PSY 521 Behavior Modification and Behavior Therapy three credits Basic principles of learning as theoretical underpinnings of contemporary applied behavioral psychology. Behavior change techniques derived from learning theory widely used in clinical, education, recreational, and family settings will be examined, and individual group applications compared and contrasted. Detailed analysis of the function and structure of the family unit. The academic component includes topics such as family systems, behavioral contracting, networking, family sculpting, power, control, setting behavioral goals, the double bind, the identified patient, groups as a system, and the structuralist approach.