PL4S135 - Philosophy of Behaviourism 22 Feb 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL4S135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Philosophy of Behaviourism | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Richard May | ||
| Module Team: | Aimee Giles, Emily Groves, Kirsty Richards, Victoria Markham | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop a critically appreciation of the philosophy underpinning the science of behaviour analysis.
Content Summary
This module will help students develop an understanding of the philosophy of radical behaviourism and how this philosophy informs applications of behavioural science to research and practice. Students will learn about the goals of behavioural science, the dimensions of applied behaviour analysis, and the distinctions among different branches of behavioural science (i.e., experimental analysis of behaviour, applied behaviour analysis).
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 29 |
| Independent Study | 111 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse how the core components of the philosophy of behaviourism inform the science and practice of behaviour analysis |
| LO2 | Provide a sophisticated critical articulation of how the different branches of behavioural science contribute to our understanding of behaviour |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Collection of short reflections on philosophical issues arising from assigned readings | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 50 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay critically analysing the role of philosophy in informing the application of behavioural science | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Essay 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |