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==Study guide ("stuff that may be on the test")==
==Study guide ("stuff that may be on the test")==
*CLASS 1:
===CLASS 1===
*CLASS 2:
===CLASS 2===
**definitions of "learning" and "memory”
*definitions of "learning" and "memory”
**relationship between learning and memory
*relationship between learning and memory
**biological basis
*biological basis
**evidence of learning
*evidence of learning
**behaviors that may appear to be "learning"
*behaviors that may appear to be "learning"
***Tolman and Honzick (1930) latent learning
**Tolman and Honzick (1930) latent learning
**methods of studying learning / memory
*methods of studying learning / memory
***behavioral
**behavioral
***cognitive
**cognitive
***neuropsychological
**neuropsychological
**orienting response
*orienting response
**habituation / sensitization
*habituation / sensitization
***parametric features of habituation
**parametric features of habituation
**classical (Pavlovian) conditioning
*classical (Pavlovian) conditioning
***associative learning
**associative learning
***predicting / measuring the relationship between stimuli
**predicting / measuring the relationship between stimuli
****Rescorla-Wagner model
***Rescorla-Wagner model
***critical features of a classical conditioning experiment
**critical features of a classical conditioning experiment
****CS
***CS
****US
***US
***extiction
**extiction
***spontaneous recovery
**spontaneous recovery
***generalization
**generalization
***discrimination
**discrimination
***the role of contiguity
**the role of contiguity
***phobias
**phobias
**operant / intrumental conditioning
*operant / intrumental conditioning
***associative nature
**associative nature
***Thorndike and "instrumental" learning
**Thorndike and "instrumental" learning
****law of effect
***law of effect
***stimulus-response learning
**stimulus-response learning
***Skinner and "operant" learning
**Skinner and "operant" learning
***reinforcers
**reinforcers
****theories of reinforcement
***theories of reinforcement
****brain centers important for "reward"
***brain centers important for "reward"
****Premack principle
***Premack principle
****biofeedback
***biofeedback
****positive vs. negative reinforcers
***positive vs. negative reinforcers
****primary vs. secondary reinforcers
***primary vs. secondary reinforcers
***punishers
**punishers
****positive vs. negative punishment
***positive vs. negative punishment
***reinforcement schedules
**reinforcement schedules
****continuous / partial
***continuous / partial
****interval / ratio
***interval / ratio
****interval / fixed
***interval / fixed
***shaping
**shaping
****chaining
***chaining
**similarities and differences between classical and operant conditioning
*similarities and differences between classical and operant conditioning
*CLASS 3:
===CLASS 3===
**crash course in neurophysiology and neuroplasticity
*crash course in neurophysiology and neuroplasticity
***neurotransmitters
**neurotransmitters
**synaptic relationships between neurons
*synaptic relationships between neurons
**polarized nature of cell membrane
*polarized nature of cell membrane
**post-synaptic potentials
*post-synaptic potentials
***excitatory
**excitatory
***inhibitory
**inhibitory
***characteristics of the post-synaptic potential
**characteristics of the post-synaptic potential
***axonal / dendritic relationships
**axonal / dendritic relationships
***role of the axon hillock
**role of the axon hillock
****ion channels at the hillock
***ion channels at the hillock
***action potential characteristics
**action potential characteristics
****result of an action potential
***result of an action potential
****refractory period
***refractory period
**biological model of habituation in the Aplysia snail
*biological model of habituation in the Aplysia snail
***neuronal circuit for the gill withdrawal reflex
**neuronal circuit for the gill withdrawal reflex
***behavioral habituation (and dis-habituation) of the reflex
**behavioral habituation (and dis-habituation) of the reflex
 


*CLASS 4:
*CLASS 4:

Revision as of 15:56, 1 October 2009

LLU PSYC 544: Foundations of Learning and Behavior

      

Autumn 2009 - 4 credits

  • Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30-3:20 in CDR 201 (syllabus)

Instructor

Course description

This class will introduce the major theories, methods, and applications in the science of learning, including simple stimulus learning, complex associative learning, and memory storage/retrieval, with a special emphasis on the biological basis of learning and memory.

Book

  1. ISBN:019514175X [Eichenbaum]

Readings

Recommended readings

Be prepared for graduate school.

Grading

There will be 3 exams (worth 100 points each) with questions drawn from both the reading assignments and classroom discussions. For each test, the class average will be determined and adjusted to at least 70% (C). For example, if the class average is 65%, 5% will be added to all grades to bring the average up to 70%. Note that the average will never be adjusted down. Also, note that it is possible to end up with a score of higher than 100%. There will be no make-ups after test day. If a test is missed, you will receive a score of 0 for that test. However, there will be an optional comprehensive final exam. Your 3 highest test scores will be used to calculate your grade. Therefore, taking the final exam can only help your grade. Additionally, each student will write a paper on a topic of interest and present a talk on that topic (50 points paper / 5 points talk - details to be presented in class). Finally, 20 points will be assigned for classroom participation (attendance, discourse, not sleeping, etc – especially during the student presentations).

Grading Scale

  • 378-420 90% A
  • 336-377 80% B
  • 294-335 70% C
  • 252-293 60% D
  • 0-251 ouch F

Study guide ("stuff that may be on the test")

CLASS 1

CLASS 2

  • definitions of "learning" and "memory”
  • relationship between learning and memory
  • biological basis
  • evidence of learning
  • behaviors that may appear to be "learning"
    • Tolman and Honzick (1930) latent learning
  • methods of studying learning / memory
    • behavioral
    • cognitive
    • neuropsychological
  • orienting response
  • habituation / sensitization
    • parametric features of habituation
  • classical (Pavlovian) conditioning
    • associative learning
    • predicting / measuring the relationship between stimuli
      • Rescorla-Wagner model
    • critical features of a classical conditioning experiment
      • CS
      • US
    • extiction
    • spontaneous recovery
    • generalization
    • discrimination
    • the role of contiguity
    • phobias
  • operant / intrumental conditioning
    • associative nature
    • Thorndike and "instrumental" learning
      • law of effect
    • stimulus-response learning
    • Skinner and "operant" learning
    • reinforcers
      • theories of reinforcement
      • brain centers important for "reward"
      • Premack principle
      • biofeedback
      • positive vs. negative reinforcers
      • primary vs. secondary reinforcers
    • punishers
      • positive vs. negative punishment
    • reinforcement schedules
      • continuous / partial
      • interval / ratio
      • interval / fixed
    • shaping
      • chaining
  • similarities and differences between classical and operant conditioning

CLASS 3

  • crash course in neurophysiology and neuroplasticity
    • neurotransmitters
  • synaptic relationships between neurons
  • polarized nature of cell membrane
  • post-synaptic potentials
    • excitatory
    • inhibitory
    • characteristics of the post-synaptic potential
    • axonal / dendritic relationships
    • role of the axon hillock
      • ion channels at the hillock
    • action potential characteristics
      • result of an action potential
      • refractory period
  • biological model of habituation in the Aplysia snail
    • neuronal circuit for the gill withdrawal reflex
    • behavioral habituation (and dis-habituation) of the reflex


  • CLASS 4:

Disability accommodation

If you are registered with the Dean's office for disability accommodation, please see me as soon as possible to discuss any course accommodations that may be necessary. If you have a disability and wish accommodation, please visit the Dean’s Office of your school. See the Accommodation for Disability policy.

Academic integrity policy

Don’t cheat.

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