Behaviourism - Pavlov

Question 1

first assumption

Answer 1

Focus on observable behaviour
-This allows for a more objective analysis of behaviour
- Rejects Wundt’s idea of structuralism and introspection

Question 2

Second assumption

Answer 2

They believe in conducting controlled experiments in lab studies to maintain objectivity
- This helps eliminate extraneous variables and ensure reliability

Question 3

Third assumption

Answer 3

All behaviour is acquired through classical or operant conditioning.

Question 4

Fourth assumption

Answer 4

Tabula Rasa (Blank slate)
- The concept that individuals are born without any innate ideas or behaviours.
- They learn everything through experiences.

Question 5

What did Pavlov teach?

Answer 5

Classical conditioning

Question 6

What is classical conditioning?

Answer 6

Learning through association
- associating a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus to elicit a condition response

Question 7

What experiment did Pavlov create?

Answer 7

Pavlov’s dog

Question 8

Before the experiment
a)The neutral stimulus
b)Unconditioned stimulus
c)unconditioned response

Answer 8

a)The bell
b) The food
c) Dog salivation

Question 9

After the experiment
a) Conditioned stimulus
b) Conditioned response

Answer 9

a) The bell
b) Dog salivation