Learning and Behavior: Active Learning Edition (PSY 361 Learning) 6th Edition

by Paul Chance (Author)

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LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR: ACTIVE LEARNING EDITION, Sixth Edition, is stimulating, interactive, and filled with high-interest queries and examples that will help you succeed in your course. Based on the theme that learning is a biological mechanism that aids survival, this book embraces a scientific approach to behavior but is written in a lucid, clear language that you will find engaging and easy to understand. The workbook, which is included at the back of every text, is like having a built-in study companion! The workbook focuses on the core concepts and vocabulary presented in the text, giving you an opportunity to master the content before your next exam.

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Series: PSY 361 Learning
Paperback: 528 pages
Publisher: Cengage Learning; 6 edition (February 22, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0495095648
ISBN-13: 978-0495095644
Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
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Excellent resource!!

ByShauna Robertson January 13, 2014

Format: Hardcover

I've read this book again and again and each time I pick up valuable information from it. When I assist teach applied behavior analysis to students this book has also proved to be invaluable as a teaching aid.

The author is very thorough with explanations and has presented it in an easy to understand format.

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A Must Have reference book

ByPaula Nowakon January 13, 2014

Format: Hardcover

The title may sound a bit daunting, be not afraid. I am just an every day gal and I loved the information in this book. I go back to it again and again. My passion is parrots, but Chance's information is relevant for any and all species. I purposely joined a study group on this book awhile back. What I mean is, this was not a college assignment, just a group of folks with the same goal in mind - delve into the book and really discuss the content, the science of behavior.. There is a wealth of pertinent information in this book that everyone can benefit from. You need to own this!

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ByAmazon Customeron January 13, 2014

Format: Hardcover

13 years ago, I was directed to the books of Paul Chance by by a professor of ABA. Since then, of all the books I have read on Applied Behavior Analysis, Paul Chance's "Learning and Behavior" is the book for ongoing reference. An easy read for the layman and an excellent tome referred to over and over again. I have literally worn out several copies of different editions of this book as it was picked up and handled so often when referencing various aspects of how applied behavior analysis might apply to the world of both humans and animals.

While written as a college text, this book provides an excellent resource for the animal trainer who hopes to understand why animals behave as they do. "Learning and Behavior" provides clear examples under each of the topic heading discussed backed up by the research that has been done. With each edition, it also becomes clear that Chance keeps up with the current literature while acknowledging the history of ABA.

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Oh, the wonders of behavioral psychology..

Byspoilsoflife124on December 24, 2014

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I love the subject. This book covers a lot on operant and classical conditioning, as well as schedules of reinforcement, generalization and discrimination, and so on. I wish the book had been even longer. It doesn't cover visual analysis, but this wasn't for an ABA class (at least not for me). My class used the newer version (2013) but also allowed for this version. The newer book was around $200, so I went with this one.. It was a tiny bit different and the chapters were in the same order as the newer one but off by one. For instance, chapter 5 in this book was actually chapter 4 in the newer book. But I got an A in the class and had no problems at all with this book. If you're interested in ABA or behavioral psych, buy this book. Don't rent it. It's a great read and reread.

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BySid Price, Avian Ambassadorson January 13, 2014

Format: Hardcover

In recent years the science of behavior change has made significant inroads into the world of animal training, along with this progress the need for a comprehensive, accurate reference work has also grown. With this book Paul Chance fills that need and his excellent book should be required reading for anyone who keeps animals as companions or as a business. Indeed the International Avian Trainers Certification Board features this book as THE reference volume for the Learning Principles knowledge domain segment of their examinations.
Place this book within arm’s reach and refer to it often!

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Learning and Behavior by Paul Chance is FANTASTIC

Byangelasfeatherson January 13, 2014

Format: Hardcover

I learned about Paul Chance by the best scientists of behavior . With all the books I have read on Applied Behavior Analysis, Paul Chance's "Learning and Behavior" is the only one I have always by my bedside for reference.
This is the one book above all others that absolutely everyone should have . It is brilliant though this is written as a college text .. he being a true maestro had the gift for knowing the importance for making it easy for anyone to learn.
I have handled this book so many times to reread and share about how applied behavior analysis works with all species ,it looks to put it mildly... "much loved" .
"Learning and Behavior" shows examples under each of the topics that are always backed up by research....and everything is always up to date .
This book is a must for the all animal trainers who wants to understand why animals behave as they do. ...as well as all teachers of all species ...that means of course especially humans :)
I have to say I have read this book at least 5 times ... each time I learn more and it is like being warmly embraced by by an understanding wise old friend.

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Well written book with little to no BS

ByJacobon December 21, 2014

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

Well written book with little to no BS

This book is essentially a book detailing behaviorism and applications of it. I would suggest it for any one:

-Raising children
-Training animals
-Working in mental health
-Going to college for psychology
-And much more

Behaviorism is incredibly important as well as valid and this book explains it succinctly.

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ByJenon January 12, 2012

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

So far, I am very pleased with this book. I find it extremely helpful to the questions at the end of each chapter. In addition, I have not had this book for that long, however, what I have read of the textbook I learned a great deal of new information.

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