Behaviourist perspective

Question 1

Principles of the behaviourist perspective

Answer 1

All people are born tabula rosa (blank slates) and all behaviours are learned from the environment.

Question 2

Concepts of the behaviourist perspective

Answer 2

-Classical conditioning
-Operant conditioning
-Social learning Theory

Question 3

Classical conditioning

Answer 3

Learning by association

Question 4

Operant conditioning

Answer 4

Learning from the consequences of our behaviour

Question 5

Positive reinforcement

Answer 5

Behaviour is encouraged through rewards

Question 6

Negative reinforcement

Answer 6

Behaviour is encouraged by removing an unpleasant stimulus

Question 7

Positive punishment

Answer 7

Discouraging the behaviour by adding a negative consequence

Question 8

Negative punishment

Answer 8

Discouraging behaviour by removing something desirable

Question 9

Social learning theory

Answer 9

Learning through observation and imitation

Question 10

Strengths of behaviourist perspective

Answer 10

-Scientific-controlled research
-Useful-can be applied to education/aversion therapy/child development

Question 11

Weaknesses of the behavioural perspective

Answer 11

-Could be considered unethical when researching
-Doesn’t consider all influences on behaviour (such as natural characteristics)