Behaviourist approach

Question 1

Assumptions of Behaviourist approach

Answer 1

They argue that we have to try to maintain a high degree of control and objectivity. They relied heavily on lab exp. Behaviourists identified two important forms of learning:
-Classical conditioning
-Operant conditioning

Question 2

Classical conditioning

Answer 2

Learning through association. Occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired together.

Question 3

Pavlov’s research

Answer 3

Food (UCS) ——> Salivation (UCR)

Bell (NS)——> no response

Bell+food (NS+UCS)——-> Salivation (UCR)

Bell (CS)——->salivation (CR)

Question 4

Operant conditioning

Answer 4

A form of learning in which behaviour is shaped and maintained by its consequences.

Question 5

Skinner

Answer 5

learning is active process. There are 3 types of consequences of behaviour:

1)Positive reinforcement
2)Negative reinforcement
3)Punishment

Question 6

Positive reinforcement

Answer 6

Being rewarded fro a certain behaviour

Question 7

Negative Reinforcement

Answer 7

Avoid unpleasant behaviour

Question 8

Punishment

Answer 8

Unpleasant consequence of a behaviour

Question 9

Both negative and positive reinforcement make it……..

Answer 9

More likely that a behaviour will be repeated

Question 10

Punishment…….

Answer 10

Decreases the likelihood that a behaviour will be repeated again

Question 11

Can also use Skinners box exp

Answer 11

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