This course places the behavior analytic approach in a context of history and philosophy of science, and introduces core topics that are relevant for complex human behavior.
Admission requirements
You must be admitted to a master's programme in the field of behavioral sciences. Upper level bachelor's students in the field of behavior sciences may be considered.
How to apply
International exchange students select courses when applying for exchange.
Course description
Behavior analysis rests on two basic assumptions: a natural science of human behavior is possible, and such a science is desirable. Behavior analysis is the science of regularities in the relations between individual behavior and events in the individual’s environment.
An important part of behavior analysis is developing a conceptual framework and a scientific methodology that allow the behavior analyst to precisely describe, correctly predict, and experimentally control behavior, given certain types of information about the history of the individual and the species. This methodology is demonstrably useful in promoting planned desired changes in behavior.
The course places the behavior analytic approach in a context of history and philosophy of science, and introduces core topics that are relevant for complex human behavior.
You can find more information in the course plan (student.oslomet.no).
Exam
The exam is a individual written home exam.
Grading scale: A-F.
Costs
There is no semester fee for exchange students.
Campus
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