Creating Behavioral Change
In this course you will learn about understanding and changing mental and physical health behavior. We will examine both the historical context and the current science. Major topics will include fundamental behavioral principles and basic elements of empirically supported individual treatments (e.g., motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapies). Lectures and examples will illustrate both the theory and the practice of evidence-based approaches to behavior change. You will engage in a course-long behavior change experiment as well as brief quizzes.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by Wesleyan University
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In this course you will learn about understanding and changing mental and physical health behavior. We will examine both the historical context and the current science. Major topics will include fundamental behavioral principles and basic elements of empirically supported individual treatments (e.g., motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapies). Lectures and examples will illustrate both the theory and the practice of evidence-based approaches to behavior change. You will engage in a course-long behavior change experiment as well as brief quizzes. Please note: this course is designed to introduce you to a range of contemporary approaches to behavioral treatments; however, it will not provide the skills needed to implement psychological interventions with others (this requires years of graduate training) nor is it designed to address or resolve your own psychological problems. For each module, students will complete 1 assignment related to their personal behavior change project and 1 quiz on the week’s material.Modules
Welcome and Caveats
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Welcome
Historical Context
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Behaviorism in Historical Context
Types of Learning
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Classical Conditioning
- Operant Conditioning
Reinforcement
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Reinforcement and Punishment
- Types of Reinforcement
Modern Behaviorism
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Modern Behaviorism
Personal Behavior Change Experiment
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
1
Videos
- Personal Behavior Change Activity
1
Readings
- Behavior Change Assignment #1
Module End Activities
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz #1
1
Readings
- Post-Module Reading
Why Change?
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Why Change?
Motivational Interviewing
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4
Videos
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2
Readings
4
Videos
- Motivational Interviewing
- Current Use and Evidence
- Basic and Critical Listening Skills
- Decisional Balance
2
Readings
- YouTube Example: The Ineffective Physician
- YouTube Example: The Effective Physician
Module End Activities
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 2
2
Readings
- Behavior Change Assignment #2
- Post-Module Reading and Video
What to Change?
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- What to Change?
Behavioral Activation
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2
Videos
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1
Readings
2
Videos
- Behavioral Activation Treatment Step by Step
- Case Example
1
Readings
- (YouTube) Setting Up Behavioral Actions
SMART Goals
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Turning Activity Brainstorm to SMART Goals
Activity and Quiz
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 3
2
Readings
- Behavior Change Activity #3
- Post-Module Reading
Continued Consideration of Behavioral Change
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3
Videos
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1
Readings
3
Videos
- Re-evaluating and Maintaining Gains
- Relapse Prevention Plans
- Tips for Strengthening Behavior Change
1
Readings
- (YouTube) Dan Ariely on Environment and Motivations
Activity and Quiz
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1
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Quiz 4
1
Videos
- Conclusion
2
Readings
- Post-Module Video (YouTube)
- Behavior Change Activity #4
Auto Summary
"Creating Behavioral Change" is a foundational personal development course offered by Coursera. It focuses on understanding and modifying mental and physical health behaviors through evidence-based approaches like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies. Taught by experienced instructors, the course includes lectures, practical examples, a behavior change experiment, and weekly quizzes. Designed for beginners, it spans 600 minutes and is available under a Starter subscription, making it ideal for those interested in contemporary behavioral treatments.
Alexis May