Behaviour Approach Flashcards
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Assumptions
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Observable behaviour is all that needs to be studied
Basic processes are the same in all species
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Classical conditioning Pavlov
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Operant conditioning Skinner
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EVAL- Strength well controlled
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Based on well controlled research.
Behaviourists focused on the measurement of observable behaviour within highly controlled lab settings. By breaking down behaviour into basic stimulus response units, all other possible extraneous variables were removed, allowing cause and effect relationships to be established.
Suggests behaviourist experiments have scientific credibility.
