Behaviourism Flashcards
1
Q
Assumption?
A
All learnt from environment and nothing is innate
2
Q
Features?
A
Classical conditioning (association) Operant conditioning (reinforcement/punishment)
3
Q
Research methods?
A
Little Albert
Pavlov’s Dogs
Skinner Box
4
Q
Strength?
A
Objective Clear predictions Scientidic evidence Lab based Replicable IRL application, classical= token eco and operant= phobias
5
Q
Limitations?
A
Not including biological factors
Reductionist
Deterministic
6
Q
Approaches it is similar too?
A
SLT- Learnt behaviour
7
Q
Approaches it is different too?
A
Bio- opposite…
SLT/cog- Mediational processes
8
Q
Debates?
A
Nurture vs nature
On the nurture side
Free will vs determinism
Believes all is determined by experience
