Behaviourism

Question 1

define behaviorism

Answer 1

all behaviour is learnt from the environment

Question 2

classical conditioning

1) who
2) details

Answer 2

pavlov
learning through association

Question 3

overview of pavlovs dog experiment

Answer 3

1)unconditioned stimulus paired with unconditioned response
2) neutral stimulus= no conditioned response
3) both stimulus = unconditioned response
4) conditioned stimulus= conditioned response

Question 4

operant conditioning

1) who
2) details

Answer 4

skinner
learning through consequences

Question 5

Positive reinforcement

Answer 5

Increases likelihood of the response. Eg. Reward

Question 6

Negative reinforcement

Answer 6

Increases likelihood of the response. Involves removal of unpleasant consequences. Eg. Removal of electric grid

Question 7

Positive punishment

Answer 7

Decreases the likelihood of behaviour. Involves receiving something unpleasant. Eg. Shock or smack

Question 8

Negative punishment

Answer 8

Decreases liklihood of the behaviour. Removal of something desirable. Eg. Toys taken away