Foundational Philosophy and Concepts in Radical Behaviorism. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): Admission to Master of Education in Applied Behavioral Studies program or permission of the graduate program director Provides an introduction to the philosophical and theoretical foundations of radical behaviorism. Examines the principles of radical behaviorism and their implications for understanding human behavior. Explores the history of behaviorism, the main tenets of radical behaviorism, and the implications for understanding of human behavior. Describes a variety of philosophical assumptions on the subject, such as determinism, selectionism, parsimony, and other core concepts.