Behaviorism Approach Flashcards
Behaviorist approach is
A way of explaining behavior in terms of what is observable in terms of learning
Classical conditioning is
Learning through association which establishes behavior
Steps of classical conditioning
UCS=UCR
NS=X
UCS+NS=UCR
Repeated pairing
NS-CS
UCR-CR
CS=CR
Operant conditioning is
Learning through reinforcement which maintains behavior
What are the 3 types of operant conditioning
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Positive reinforcement
Receiving a reward when certain behaviors are performed
Negative reinforcement
Behavior to avoid negative consequences
Punishment
Unpleasant consequence of behavior
Classical conditioning research
Pavlov’s research
Main assumptions of behaviors
This approach suggests that behavior is learnt from our environment (tabula rasa)
Only focuses on behavioral responses rather than internal processes hence rejecting introspection
Maintain control and objectivity in their lab study research
Reinforcement is
The consequences of a behavior that increases the likelihood of it being repeated
Either positive or negative
Operant conditioning research
Skinners research
Behaviorist approach neg
-conducted on animal samples
-eg.Skinners rats
-no evidence to suggest we’ll respond the same way
-not generalisable
Behaviorist approach pos
-real world application
-eg.flooding therapy
-educate treat improve Q of L
-useful theory
Behaviorist approach neg
-environmentally deterministic
-behavior determined by past experiences eg.Skinnee believes everything we do is the sum total of our reinforcement history
-ignores the influence of free will
-low EV
