Behavioral Psychology: How People Learn, Choose, and Change

Behavioral Psychology: How People Learn, Choose, and Change is a practical, evidence-based guide to understanding behavior through learning, reinforcement, cognition, and habit formation with Professor Mark Davis. This course helps you make sense of why people act the way they do and shows you how to apply Psychology principles in real life with greater confidence and clarity.

Explore Behavioral Psychology To Understand And Influence Everyday Actions

• Learn the foundations of Behavioral Psychology and how observable behavior is studied
• See how classical and operant conditioning shape habits, choices, and responses
• Understand motivation, bias, self-control, and the role of emotion in behavior
• Apply evidence-based behavior change strategies in health, education, and work

A practical, evidence-based guide to understanding behavior through learning, reinforcement, cognition, and habit formation with Professor Mark Davis.

In this course, you will build a strong foundation in Psychology by tracing the field’s development from introspection to the study of measurable behavior. You will examine key concepts such as conditioning, reinforcement schedules, modeling, and social learning, then connect them to everyday patterns in decision-making, motivation, and habit formation.

As the lessons progress, you will learn how cues, routines, incentives, stress, and emotions influence what people do and why they do it. The course also explains how behavior can be measured, interpreted, and changed using practical techniques that are grounded in research rather than guesswork. Whether you are interested in personal growth, coaching, education, management, or wellness, the material is designed to help you think more clearly about behavior and intervention.

You will also explore how Behavioral Psychology applies across different settings, including health, training, and organizational culture, while learning the ethical limits of using behavioral science responsibly. By the end of the course, you will be better able to analyze behavior, design smarter change strategies, and understand how people learn, choose, and adapt in more informed and effective ways.