Approaches: The Behaviourist Approach (not done) Flashcards
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What are the assumptions of the behaviourist approach?
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- all behaviour is learned and aquired through experience
- all behaviour can be explained in terms of classical conditioning and operant conditioning
- only observable behaviour is relevant
- human behaviour is built of stimulus - response links, just like animals
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Why are animals often used by behaviourists?
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- it is assumed that we learn in the same way as animals
- it is more convenient to study
3
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What is classical conditioning?
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