Watson Flashcards
viewed human behavior as
changeable given the right conditions
Psychology as a Behaviorist Views It (1913)
should only focus on behavior as only behavior could be studied objectively
banned
ll reference to consciousness(thoughts, feelings, beliefs,etc internal ) stand outside of causal change that leads to behavior
quote
“That the organism is a machine is taken for granted in our work.”
classical conditioning of little Albert
11mo orphan- most emotionally solid infant in the orphanage, never cried, wasn’t easily scared, showed little separation anxiety, was calm-wanted to show they could condition emotions-could have specific emotional responses to stimuli
emotional conditioning of LA
condition fear to a previously unfeared stim→explain neurosis
Unconditioned stimulus
banging of steel bar
Unconditioned response
begin to cry, fear, hysteria
Conditioned stimulus
white stuffed rat animal(originally played with and enjoyed)(once paired with unconditioned stim)
Conditioned response
ear, trembling, crying, hysterics
Generalization
fear of any white furry object