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Question: Is it better to go to a M.A. program prior to applying to a Ph.D program?

Explore the complex concept of public vs. private events in psychology, delving into mentalism, explanatory fictions, and circular reasoning. Dive into behavioral studies, reinforcement assessments, and the role of brain function to grasp a comprehensive understanding of human behavior. This course overview covers daily quizzes, research methodologies, single-case methodology, and selected readings on reinforcement effects. Gain insights into applied behavioral psychology and engage in discussions on the interplay between behaviors and brain functions.

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Question: Is it better to go to a M.A. program prior to applying to a Ph.D program?

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  1. Question: Is it better to go to a M.A. program prior to applying to a Ph.D program? • Answer:It depends.

  2. Public v. Private Events • Why is the concept of the mind problematic? • Why include both private and public events? • What is mentalism? • What is an explanatory fiction?

  3. Public v. Private Events • Why are explanatory fictions problematic? • Circular Reasoning Why does Jill lay on the couch? Because she’s lazy Why is Jill lazy? Because she lays on the couch • No clear relationship • Is role of brain/brain function negated? • Everything is behavior

  4. Course Overview • Daily quizzes: can miss approx. 3 • Research • Reinforcement (Sr) • Extinction (EXT) • Preference/Reinforcer assessment • Measurement • Single-case methodology/Graphing • Selected readings: • Partial reinforcement effect (PRE) • Discussion • Basic • Applied

  5. More Info. • Office hours: M, W: 1:30-3:00 • plaza.ufl.edu/fairalah • Assignment: Ch. 11 Reinforcement/ Ch. 13 Schedules • CDC Orientation: Friday, Sept. 14th

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