This course aims to
provide students with a comprehensive perspective on the fundamental principles
of learning and conditioning psychology within the context of modern behavioral
sciences. The primary objective is not only to teach classic learning theories
(Classical and Operant Conditioning) but also to analyze in depth the role of
these theories in understanding human and animal behavior. The course will
adopt an eclectic viewpoint, arguing that learning procedures do not operate in
a vacuum; rather, they are built upon behavioral systems shaped by evolution.
This approach will enable students to understand how learning is intertwined
with biological, cognitive, and environmental factors.
- Teacher: Melis SÜNGÜ