Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/27/97
PSY242 19976-99999	LAB	1 Credit(s)	2 Period(s)
Understanding and Changing Behavior Lab
Designed to apply the principles of behavior modification. Application of behavior modification principles, techniques, and treatment(s) to modify self-behavior or the behavior of others. Exposure to the "hands-on" application of behavioral programming, including the identification, development, implementation, assessment, and modification of a behavioral program. Prerequisites: PSY101. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY241.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PSY242   19976-99999	Understanding and Changing Behavior Lab

1.	Identify and define the target behavior. (I)
2.	Task analyze the target behavior including the development of a desired/alternative behavior. (II)
3.	Develop and implement an assessment of the target behavior. (III)
4.	Create and implement a treatment program including design, data collection and recording, monitoring, continuous evaluation, and program modification. (IV)
5.	Describe legal and ethical implications of behavioral change programs in community settings. (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PSY242   19976-99999	Understanding and Changing Behavior Lab

I. Identifying the target behavior II. Task analysis of target behavior III. Assessing target behavior IV. Creating/implementing a treatment program V. Legal/ethical implications

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