behavourism

Question 1

classical conditioning is learning through…

Answer 1

association

Question 2

operant conditioning is learning through….

Answer 2

consequences

Question 3

What are the 3 consequences in operant conditioning

Answer 3

Positive reinforcement, Negative reinforcement and Punishment

Question 4

What is reinforcement

Answer 4

A consequence of a behaviour that increases the likelihood of that behaviour being repeated.

Question 5

What did Pavlov do?

Answer 5

Pavlov showed how dogs could be conditioned to salivate at the sound of a bell

Question 6

Evaluation:
What is a strength of behaviourism(1)

Answer 6

Based on well-controlled research
Focused on the measurement of observable behaviour
Scientific Credibility

Question 7

Evaluation:
What is a weakness of behavourism(1)

Answer 7

Behavourists may have oversimplified the learning process- behavourists may have ignored important influence on learning( human thought)

Question 8

Evaluate:
What is a strength of behavourism(2)

Answer 8

Principles of conditioning have been applied to real world problems
operant condition is the basis of token economy systems