Behaviourist Approach AO1

Question 1

Suggests?

Answer 1

Behaviour is acquired and maintained through learning (operant and classical conditioning) and reinforcement.

Behaviour is learned from experience.

All minds born a blank slate- Tabula Rasa

Only observable behaviour is measurable scientifically and only these behaviours should be studied

Question 2

Classical conditioning formula

Answer 2

Unconditioned stimulus» unconditioned response

Neutral stimulus» no response

During conditioning:

UC stimulus and N stimulus&raquo_space;
Unconditioned response

Conditioned stimulus&raquo_space; Conditioned response

Question 3

Operant conditioning?

Answer 3

Positive and negative reinforcement
Positive: rewarded when desired behaviour conducted to reinforce so it happens again
Negative: when behaviour not conducted, punished to increase frequency of desired behaviour
Skinner rat box

Question 4

John B Watson

Answer 4

Rejects introspection
Claims concepts are too vague and difficult to measure.
Mental states are not observable so therefore can not be measured.