Principles of Social Skills Through Behavior Modification

Principles of Social Skills Through Behavior Modification (PSY-416)
Location:
Various: distance learning format

Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced)

Dates:
April 2019 - Present.

Subject Area:
Psychology

Number of Credits:
3

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: assess the types of behavioral assessment; describe the factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement; explain the principles of punishment; examine a behavior chain and how to develop a chain procedure; identify the four components of behavioral skill training; examine problem behaviors through functional assessments; understand the use of punishment techniques; discuss the strategies that can be used to promote the generalization of behavior change; examine the different types of self-management strategies; and examine the components of a behavioral contract.

Instruction:
Principles of Social Skills Through Behavior Modification (PSY-415) introduces students to the principles of social skills through behavior modification. Students will learn a step-by-step approach that includes practical information on the technologies used to measure and record behavior changes. The student will learn about different reinforcement methods and implement social changes using self-management strategies and behavioral modification.

Credit recommendation:
In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology (5/21).