PSYC 3381 Psychobiology of Fear Learning
This course will introduce students to research and theory in regards to the psychobiology of emotional learning and behavior. Behavioral experiments demonstrating basic concepts in emotional learning will be described, as well as experiments aimed at determining the neural circuits which govern this learning and behavior. Additional coursework will explore the role of both developmental factors and sex differences in emotional learning. Most of the findings presented will be from non-human animal research, but some human studies will be highlighted.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- PSYC2285
Requirements fulfilled
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Neuroscience B.S.: Systems Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.42 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.60 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Sindy Cole | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 38 of 47 |
| Spring 2025 | Sindy Cole | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 48 |
| Fall 2023 | Sindy Cole | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 of 38 |
| Fall 2022 | Sindy Cole | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 30 of 36 |
| Fall 2021 | Sindy Cole | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 26 of 36 |