Behaviourism AO1

Question 1

AO1 3 points

Answer 1

Born a blank slate, tabula rasa, so all behaviour is learnt.
Experiences and env we grow up in influences our behaviour
Our behaviour is result of nurture rather than nature.

Question 2

Classical conditioning

Answer 2

Learning through associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response

Question 3

Pavlov

Answer 3

Classically conditioned dogs to salivate in response to certain stimuli

Question 4

John Watson

Answer 4

Classically conditioned Little Albert to associate a white rat with a loud noise to create the response of fear.

Question 5

Operant conditioning

Answer 5

Learning through consequences of behaviour, using positive and negative. Reinforcement or punishment

Question 6

Skinners rats

Answer 6

Positive reinforcement - rat presses lever= pellet of food = continues
Neg- electric shock = rat presses lever = shock stops = continues