Centre of Excellence – Behavioural Psychology Diploma Course

Centre of Excellence – Behavioural Psychology Diploma Course

Behavioural Psychology

Behavioural psychology is a fascinating branch of psychology that focuses on how our actions are shaped by learning, environment, and reinforcement. It looks closely at why we behave the way we do—and how those behaviours can be influenced, changed, or redirected.

What Will You Learn?

You’ll learn about the concepts of creating conditioned responses and operant conditioning, along with positive encouragement and negative reinforcement. We will also discuss observational learning and its applications.

You’ll discover the therapeutic techniques used to produce fast and efficient results in individuals with specific behavioural issues. We will also consider both the positive and negative aspects of behavioural psychology.

We’ll look at how behavioural psychology is used to either build or break habits and the use of behaviourism in education. The course also includes an introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy and explores what it can and can’t treat.

The course concludes with a look at how behavioural psychology can be used in the gamification of tasks and discusses how websites and apps are already using psychology to keep users engaged and on the path to success.

By studying this course, you will:

• Gain a greater understanding of behavioural psychology
• Learn about classical and operant conditioning and observational learning
• Discover therapeutic techniques and the pros and cons of behavioural psychology
• Understand how to either build or break habits
• Discover the use of behaviourism in education
• Explore how behavioural psychology is used in the gamification of tasks

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

The Behavioural Psychology Diploma Course is for anyone interested in human behaviour, thought processes and emotions, and how people acquire information and make decisions.

You could also use the knowledge contained within the course to better understand yourself and why you may do the things you do. You could even evaluate your actions and, where you see necessary, break or build habits to better suit your goals.

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Behavioural Psychology

• Introduction
• Part 1: What is Behavioural Psychology?
• Part 2: Behavioural Psychology; A History
• Part 3: Famous Behaviourists
• Part 4: Modern Behavioural Psychology Theory
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: Classical Conditioning

• Part 1: Pairing Naturally Occurring Stimulus with Neutral Stimulus
• Part 2: The Concept of Creating Conditioned Responses
• Part 3: The Concept of Learning Through Association
• Part 4: The Work of Ivan Pavlov
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Operant Conditioning

• Part 1: The Concept of Training Through Reinforcement or Punishment
• Part 2: The Difference Between Positive and Negative Reinforcements
• Part 3: The Role of Timing (Continuous Reinforcement and Partial Reinforcement)
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Observational Learning

• Part 1: Introduction to Observational Learning
• Part 2: Factors Affecting Modelling
• Part 3: Behaviours Acquired Through Modelling
• Part 4: Imitation in a Virtual World
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Strengths and Weaknesses of Behavioural Psychology

• Part 1: Behaviour Modification
• Part 2: How Behavioural Psychology Can Help You Build Good Habits
• Part 3: The Weaknesses of Behavioural Psychology
• Part 4: Alternatives to Behavioural Psychology
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Therapeutic Behavioural Psychology

• Part 1: What is Behavioural Therapy?
• Part 2: Treating Children with Autism and Other Mental Health Conditions
• Part 3: Other Forms of Behaviourism
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Using Behavioural Psychology to Break and Build Habits

• Part 1: New Habits
• Part 2: Important Factors Required in Habit Forming
• Part 3: Create New Habits Using the Advantages of Old Habits
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Using Behavioural Psychology When Teaching Children

• Part 1: Introduction to Behaviourism in the Classroom
• Part 2: Behavioural Teaching Methods
• Part 3: The Nurtured Heart Approach
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Part 1: Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Part 2: Core Principles of CBT
• Part 3: Treating Anxiety Disorders
• Part 4: Treating Depression
• Part 5: Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: Behavioural Psychology in Modern Gamification

• Part 1: Turning Ordinary Activities into Games
• Part 2: Using Incentives
• Part 3: Gamification is Usually Web or App-Based
• Test Your Knowledge
• Key Learning Points Exercise
• Conclusion
• Module 10 Assessment

About Centre of excellence

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