Approaches-BEH Flashcards
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Research BEH
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Scientific approach with experiments.
- Pavlov
- little Albert ( Watson & Rayner)
- skinner
- thorndilte
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What are the basic assumptions?
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- all behaviours can be learnt
- learnt from the environment
- determined by positive and negative reinforcement
- humans born on blank slate
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Methods BEH
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Experiments with scientific approach.
Testing on both animal and human participants.
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Strengths. BEH
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- they use rigorous experimental methods, to enhance credibility, of psychology as an scientific discipline
- supports nurture in the nature V nurture debate.
- provides practical applications and techniques to change behaviour.
