Introduction to Experimental Analysis of Behavior

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This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focusing on the scientific study of learning and behavior. Through exploration of historical antecedents, experimental methodologies, and animal models, you will gain an understanding of the foundations of learning. Key topics include classical and operant conditioning, schedules of reinforcement, extinction, avoidance, punishment, and stimulus control. Emphasis is placed on ethical considerations, such as the use of nonhuman animals in research, and the implications of ABA in various fields including phobias, aversion therapies, and medical applications of conditioning.