Behaviorism Flashcards
who is the key theorist of behaviorism?
B.F. Skinner.
What is the core principle of behaviorism?
Learning occurs through associations between stimuli and responses, primarily through reinforcement and punishment.
What is operant conditioning?
Voluntary behaviors are strengthened or weakened based on their consequences.
What is nonreinforcement?
Ignoring a behavior to decrease its frequency.
What is punishment?
Presenting an aversive stimulus or removing a positive stimulus to decrease a behavior.
What is shaping?
Gradually reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior.
What are some educational applications of behaviorism?
Programmed instruction, computer-based instruction, integrated learning systems, and behavior modification.
What are some criticisms of behaviorism?
Potential for manipulation and unethical use, oversimplification of learning processes.
What are some criticisms of behaviorism?
Potential for manipulation and unethical use, oversimplification of learning processes.
