The learning approach: Behaviourism

Question 1

Behaviourst approach in one sentence

Answer 1

All behaviour is learned for association or reinforcement

Question 2

Behaviourist brief AO1

Answer 2

Assumptions: Observable and basic processes same in all species
Classical conditioning: Pavlov (NS repeated pairings w/ UCS causes CS and CR)
Operant conditioning: Skinner (+ and - reinforcement) and punishment

Question 3

Behaviourist approach brief AO3

Answer 3

Scientific credibility: Objectivity and replication helped create psychology as a science
Real-life application: Token economies in prisons
Ethical and practical issues in animal experiments