Behaviourism Flashcards
1
Q
What are the principles of the behaviourist perspective?
A
- We are all born as a blank slate (tabula rasa)
- Behaviour is learnt (reductionist)
- Stimulus-response
2
Q
What is tabula rasa?
A
Blank slate
3
Q
What are the three ways of conditioning?
A
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Social learning theory
4
Q
What is vicarious reinforcement?
A
Learning through the consequences of the actions of our peers
5
Q
What is classical conditioning?
A
Learning by association
6
Q
What is operant conditioning?
A
Learning through reward and punishment:
- Positive reinforcement (reward)
- Negative reinforcement (negative thing goes away if you do a certain thing)
- Punishment
7
Q
What is social learning theory?
A
Learning through observing and imitating others
