PSYCH314-23B (NET)

Behaviour Analysis

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
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School of Psychology

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Rebecca Sargisson

Rebecca Sargisson
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UWTA.1.02
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rebecca.sargisson@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
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What this paper is about

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This course is intended to give students an introduction to the philosophy of behaviourism, to the experimental methods used in the study of behaviour and learning, and to the application of behavioural principles for helping with behaviour change.
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How this paper will be taught

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There are no live lectures for this course. Instead, you will work through weekly online workshops, complete readings and quizzes, and watch short recorded lectures. Every week, there will be a live Zoom hour every Friday from 10 - 11am where we can discuss topics in more depth. Attendance at this Zoom hour is optional.

There is one 1-hr online laboratory class per week. You will select a laboratory time through Moodle during the first week of semester - There are several times available each week. For your laboratory exercises, you will conduct a self-management intervention, where you are your own participant.

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Required Readings

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The required textbook is also used in graduate study courses in Behaviour Analysis. It is available as an e-book from the University of Waikato library. Content from the recommended texts and other sources may also be used. Recommended texts will be available on course reserve at the library and parts may be available on Moodle.

Required text

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Pearson.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Describe and understand fundamentals of behavioural research and treatment.
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Lab Assignments (1)
    • Test 1 (2)
    • Test 2 (3)
  • Prepare students for working with human and nonhuman behaviour change and problem behaviours.
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  • Prepare students to read and comprehend journal articles in the areas studied.
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  • Conduct basic research and data analysis for study of nonhuman and human behaviour.
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Lab Assignments (1)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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This course will be assessed internally via two tests and three lab assignments.

Course Credits for Research Participation

Up to 4% course credit can be obtained by participating in research undertaken by students or staff of the University of Waikato or by completing a text-based research exercise. These course credits cannot be used to change your overall grade from a fail to a pass, but may be used to increase your grade, for example, from a B to a B+. Relevant projects are advertised on Psych Café (under Research Participation).

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Lab Assignments
60
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 1
4 Sep 2023
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test 2
16 Oct 2023
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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