behaviourist approach

Question 1

assumptions

Answer 1

behavior is observable + measurable
we all start as a blank slate

Question 2

2 types of conditioning

Answer 2

operant
classical

Question 3

classical

Answer 3

learning through association

Question 4

operant

Answer 4

learning through consequence

Question 5

pavlov

Answer 5

studied classical conditioning
unconditioned stimulus -> unconditioned response
neutral stimulus -> no response
US + NS -> UR
conditioned stimulus -> conditioned response

Question 6

positive reinforcement

Answer 6

when behavior produces a consequence that is pleasant

Question 7

negative reinforcement

Answer 7

when something negative has been removed

Question 8

skinner

Answer 8

studied operant conditioning
when rat presses lever, food pellet falls into cage
when rat hungry, rat presses lever
rat exposed to electric shocks, when lever pressed shocks stop

Question 9

strength

Answer 9

practical applications

Question 10

limitations

Answer 10

oversimplified
environmentally deterministic
animal biased
unethical