1. PSY 402 – Theories of Learning Dr. Nancy Alvarado Associate Professor of Psychology

2. Course Reading – Pick One

3. Most Popular Resolutions  Drink less alcohol  Eat right  Get a better education  Get a better job  Get fit  Lose weight  Quit smoking  Reduce stress on the job  Reduce stress overall  Save money  Take a trip  Volunteer to help others

4. Do People Keep Resolutions?  According to the University of Scranton: 71 percent keep them after two weeks 64 percent keep them after a month 50 percent keep them after three months.  According to the Happiness Project (slate.com), about 80 percent abandon their resolutions by mid-February.  According to New Hampshire Business Review, 22 percent of men always or often keep their resolutions in the new year, versus 14 percent of women.

5. Learning Theory  THEORY: Current Behavioral LT Cognitive Psychology Behavioral Neuroscience Economics & Decision Making Mathematical Psych Developmental, Evolutionary, Comparative (Animal)  APPLICATIONS: Behavior Modification & Therapy Treatment of addictions, health psychology Teaching & Coaching Parenting Animal Training Advertising & Marketing Employee motivation Prison management

6. Follow-on Courses  Behavior Management (PSY 450) – Dr. Sturges or Dr. DeJonghe  Health Psychology (PSY 326)  Cognitive Principles (PSY 334)  Memory and Amnesia (PSY 335)