PSYC 3705 - Psychology of Learning
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41065,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Frank
Email: djfrank02@ysu.edu
Course Description
3705. Psychology of Learning. A study of the learning process with emphasis on factors such as reinforcement, respondent conditioning, discrimination, generalization, transfer, etc.; an introduction to modern learning theory. Prereq.: PSYC 2617. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Learning and Memory, 4th ed. | Mark A. Gluck, Eduardo Mercado, & Catherine E. Myers. | 1319107389 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Syllabus & Introductions | ||
| Wed | 8/26 | Learning and Memory Chapter 1 | Fundamental Themes | |
| Fri | 8/28 | Learning and Memory Chapter 1 | Fundamental Themes | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Learning and Memory Chapter 1 | Fundamental Themes | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Learning and Memory Chapter 2 | Neuroscience | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Learning and Memory Chapter 2 | Neuroscience | Neuron Activity (due Sept 6) |
| Mon | 9/7 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Learning and Memory Ch. 2 & 3 | Neuroscience/Habituation | |
| Fri | 9/11 | Learning and Memory Ch. 3 | Habituation | Practice Test & Study Guide (due Sept-13) |
| Mon | 9/14 | Exam 1 | ||
| Wed | 9/16 | Learning and Memory Chapter 4 | Classical Conditioning | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Learning and Memory Chapter 4 | Classical Conditioning | |
| Mon | 9/21 | Learning and Memory Chapter 4 | Classical Conditioning | |
| Wed | 9/23 | Learning and Memory Chapter 4 | Classical Conditioning | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Learning and Memory Chapter 4 | Classical Conditioning | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Learning and Memory Chapter 4 | Classical Conditioning | |
| Wed | 9/30 | Learning and Memory Chapter 4 | Classical Conditioning | Practice Test & Study Guide (due Oct-1) |
| Fri | 10/2 | Exam 2 | ||
| Mon | 10/5 | Learning and Memory Chapter 5 | Operant Conditioning | |
| Wed | 10/7 | Learning and Memory Chapter 5 | Operant Conditioning | |
| Fri | 10/9 | Learning and Memory Chapter 5 | Operant Conditioning | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Learning and Memory Chapter 5 | Operant Conditioning | Practice Test & Study Guide (due Oct-13) |
| Wed | 10/14 | Exam 3 | ||
| Fri | 10/16 | Learning and Memory Chapter 6 | Generalization, Discrimination, & Concepts | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Learning and Memory Chapter 6 | Generalization, Discrimination, & Concepts | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Learning and Memory Chapter 11 | Social Learning | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Learning and Memory Chapter 11 | Social Learning | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Learning and Memory Chapter 11 | Social Learning | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Imprinting and Attachment | ||
| Fri | 10/30 | Language | ||
| Mon | 11/2 | Language | Practice Test & Study Guide (due Nov-3) | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Exam 4 | ||
| Fri | 11/6 | Learning and Memory Chapter 7, 9, 10 | Memory | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Learning and Memory Chapter 7, 9, 10 | Memory | |
| Wed | 11/11 | No Class | ||
| Fri | 11/13 | Learning and Memory Chapter 7, 9, 10 | Memory | |
| Mon | 11/16 | Learning and Memory Chapter 7, 9, 10 | Memory | |
| Wed | 11/18 | Learning and Memory Chapter 7, 9, 10 | Memory & AI instructions | |
| Fri | 11/20 | NO CLASS | Work on AI assignment | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Learning and Memory Chapter 14 | Skill Learning | |
| Wed | 11/25 | No Class | ||
| Fri | 11/27 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Learning and Memory Chapter 14 | Skill Learning | AI assignments (due Dec 1) |
| Wed | 12/2 | Learning and Memory Chapter 14 | Skill Learning | Practice Test & Study Guide (due Dec-3) |
| Fri | 12/4 | Exam 5 | ||
| Fri | 12/11 | FINAL EXAM (10:30-12:30) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.