Knowledge quiz-Behaviourist approach Flashcards
1
Q
Pavlov’s dogs supports which type of conditioning?
A
Classical conditioning
2
Q
What did behaviourist psychologists argue psychology should focus on?
A
Observable behaviours
3
Q
Give one contribution of the behaviourist approach to the study of Psychology
A
We can carry out studies on animals that cannot be done on humans.
4
Q
Skinner’s box supports which type of conditioning?
A
Operant conditioning
5
Q
What do behaviourist psychologists believe causes behaviour?
A
Stimulus-response links learnt from our environment
6
Q
What is the difference between reinforcement and punishment?
A
Reinforcement is encouraging the behaviour whereas punishment is discouraging behaviour.
