Structures

Question 1

Classical conditioning

Answer 1

Learning via association
E.g. Pavlov

However, doesn’t account for how the consequences of our actions effect behaviour
E.g. Operant conditioning developed after

However, due to it being behaviourism it is very testable

Useful application - development of treatments for phobias based on CC
E.g. Aversion therapy

Question 2

Operant conditioning

Answer 2

Reinforcement and punishment
E.g. Skinner box

However, doesn’t account for how we learn more complex behaviour very quickly
E.g. SLT

Despite this, behaviourism -> testable
E.g. Illustrative example

Useful application in real life
E.g. Token economies

Question 3

SLT

Answer 3

Learning via observation imitation and modelling, learn through environment
E.g. Bobo doll

However, as it considers mental processes, it is not as testable as other forms of behaviourism
E.g. OC and CC more testable

Question 4

SD

Answer 4

4 stage process
E.g. Capafons, showed credible and effective

Less practical than flooding
E.g. Flooding etc

However more ethical
E.g. SD is with not to patient

Also better for longevity
E.g. During relaxation training taught techniques could potentially use in the future

Question 5

Flooding

Answer 5

Reciprocal inhibition
E.g. Mott

However less ethical -> exposing to feared stimulus quickly, continuously and where escape is impossible
E.g. Much more to patient than with

However more practical
E.g. Illustrative

Worse for longevity compared to SD as not taught techniques to use in future
E.g. During SD relaxation training…