Learning and Behavior - Couverture rigide

Mazur, James E.

 
9780138575663: Learning and Behavior

Synopsis

This is the core text for Introductory and Intermediate level courses in psychology of learning, behavior, and/or conditioning which are offered in departments of psychology. Focusing on both classic and contemporary studies and the most recent development and trends, Mazur's comprehensive book describes the psychological theories, applications, and experiments of learning and behavior in both humans and animals.

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Biographie de l'auteur

James E. Mazur obtained his B.A. in Psychology from Dartmouth College in 1973, and his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from Harvard University in 1977. He taught at Harvard University as an assistant professor and associate professor from 1980 to 1988, and since then he has taught at Southern Connecticut State University, where he is a CSU Professor of Psychology. He has conducted research on operant conditioning and choice for over 35 years. He has published over 60 journal articles and chapters on such topics as reinforcement schedules, conditioned reinforcement, self-control, risk-taking, procrastination, and mathematical models of choice.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is the core text for Introductory and Intermediate level courses in psychology of learning, behavior, and/or conditioning which are offered in departments of psychology. Focusing on both classic and contemporary studies and the most recent development and trends, Mazur's comprehensive book describes the psychological theories, applications, and experiments of learning and behavior in both humans and animals.

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