Academic Catalog

PSYC472 TOPICS IN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code: 3710472
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Psychology
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course aims to deepen students’ knowledge on selected topics in Experimental Psychology by covering the basic principles of animal behavior and learning. The course will also examine the behavioral genetics, behavioral neuroscience, reproductive behavior, motivation – feeding and parental care. These topics will be discussed comprehensively, which will allow students to improve their knowledge and skills on the practices of experimental psychology.