Key Assumptions - Learning Theories

Question 1

What does the key assumption: The importance of the environment mean? (learning theories)

Answer 1

Behaviourists believe that our social environment can influence our behaviour.

This learning approach assumes that our behaviour is caused by nurture rather than nature.
eg manners, racism

Question 2

What does the key assumption: The processes of learning mean? (learning theories)

Answer 2

The law of effect: frequency of the behaviour is determined by the consequences of the action.

The law of exercise: the connection between an action and a consequence is stronger if they have been connected a number of times.

eg rewards for doing chores