the behaviourist approach Flashcards
what is the behaviourist approach based on
based on observable behaviour only and isnt concerned with mental processing
what is classical conditioning
learning through association
what experiment shows classical conditioning
pavlovs dogs
what is operant conditioning
behaviour that is shaped and maintained by its consequences
what are some possible consequences of behaviour
positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, vicarious reinforcement or punishment
who researched operant conditioning
BF Skinner and his box
what is a strength of the behaviourist approach
it can be applied to a broad range of real-world behaviours
what is a limitation of the behaviourist approach
it has ethical issues due to the use and control of animals especially in the case of Skinners experiments
