Ch. 6

Question 1

Ivan Pavlov

Answer 1

Researched the digestive system of dogs and unexpectedly led to his discovery of the learning process now known as classical conditioning.

Question 2

John B. Watson

Answer 2

Used principles of classical conditioning in the study of human emotion

• believed that all behavior could be studied as stimuli-response reaction
• believed that classical conditioning could condition human emotions

Question 3

B. F. Skinner

Answer 3

Developed operant conditioning for systematic study of how behaviors are strengthened or weakened according to their consequences.