behaviourist approach: basic assumptions

Question 1

we are —- - —– —–, so there is – ——- ——— on behaviour

Answer 1

born a blank slate, no genetic influence

Question 2

they believe all behaviour is ——

Answer 2

learnt

Question 3

only ———- behaviour is ———- ————– and it is only these that should be ——–

Answer 3

observable, measured scientifically, measured

Question 4

it is —– to study the ——— – ——-

Answer 4

valid, behaviour of animals

Question 5

behaviourism is largely responsible for establishing psychology as a ——— ———- through its ——— ——– and —————-

Answer 5

scientific discipline, objective methods, experimentation

Question 6

real world uses of behaviourism:

Answer 6

• behavioural and cognitive-behavioural therapy
• classroom settings
• informing research on environmental influences on human behaviour