Behaviorism Flashcards
1
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Assumption
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- Nothing is innate
- all behaviour is learnt through the environment
- Behaviour can be observed and measured
2
Q
Features
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Classical Conditioning which is pavlovs dogs and association
Operant conditioning which is positive/negative reinforcement and punishment
3
Q
Research methods
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- lab
- very scientific
- Objectivity & replication
- use of animals
4
Q
Strengths
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- scientific credibility which can be used to find cause and effects
- Real life application such OC as token economies e.g. prisons, and CC with phobias
5
Q
Limitations
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- Mechanistic view - no thinking
- reductionist lacks detail
- animals not humans
- lacks ecological validity
6
Q
Debate
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- determinist
- nurture
- reductionist
