Theorists Flashcards
Who suggested the behavioural approach?
Skinner
BEHAVIOURAL
What is reinforcement?
Making an action more likely
BEHAVIOURAL
What is negative reinforcement?
A required behaviour learnt by the release or escape from an unpleasant stimulus
BEHAVIOURAL
What is positive reinforcement?
A required behaviour is followed by something the individual finds rewarding
BEHAVIOURAL
What is an example of positive reinforcement?
Behaviour - Making the bed
Consequence - Praise
BEHAVIOURAL
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
Behaviour - Making the bed
Consequence - Nagging stops
Who suggested social learning theory?
Bandura
SLT
Imitation is more likely if the model is _________ or _________.
- Similar
- Important
SLT
Behaviour is more likely to be copied if it is…
- Rewarded
- Noticeable
- Easily copied
SLT
What was Bandura’s study called?
The Bobo Doll experiment
SLT
Imitators behaviour is decreased if ________ is observed
Punishment
SLT
Children with low _________ are likely to copy others
Self-esteem
Who suggested the constructivist approach?
Piaget
Who suggested the humanist approach?
Maslow
HUMANIST
How does someone work up the pyramid of needs?
Lower levels must be satisfied (basic needs) before progressing to higher needs. The aim is to reach self-actualisation
HUMANIST
What are physiological needs?
food, warmth, shelter, sex
HUMANIST
What are safety needs?
Physical and emotional freedom from threat
HUMANIST
What are love/belonging needs?
Social inclusion and the attachment of others
HUMANIST
What are esteem needs?
Respect and secure sense of self/self concept
HUMANIST
What is self-actualisation?
Becoming needs