Applied Behaviour Psychology in Clinical Settings (401)

Students will become familiar with various themes and topics in applied behavioral research and effective practice pertaining to people in various behavioral settings encountered by teachers, nurses, parents and managers. Special issues and techniques for working with children with various developmental disabilities such as autism, hyperactivity, dyslexia and other clinical problems will be discussed. Students will learn to define behavior objectively, to employ various observational strategies, to collect useful data, and to conduct functional analyses as to the circumstances responsible for various behaviors. Students will also learn to conduct assessments relevant to the development of individual service plans, including self assessments. Students will need to take this course before getting their practicum with various institutions.