PSYC 2270 Psychology of Learning and Memory

Course Description: 

This course provides an overview of how information is acquired, stored, retrieved, and manifested in the behavior of human and non-human animals.

Required Textbook: 

Gluck, M. A., Mercado, E., & Myers, C. E. (2020). Learning and memory: From brain to behavior (4th ed.). Worth Publishers. ISBN: 9781319107383. 

Topic: 

1. Fundamental Themes 

2. Neuroscience of Learning and Memory 

3. Habituation, Sensitization, and Familiarization

4. Classical Conditioning

5. Operant Conditioning

6. Generalization, Discrimination Learning, and Concept Formation

7. Episodic Memory and Semantic Memory 

8. Skill Memory

9. Working Memory and Cognitive Control 

10. Emotional Influences on Learning and Memory 

11. Social Learning and Memory 

12. Development and Aging