Ch 1 Vid 4 Neobehaviorism, Cognitive Behaviorism, and Social Learning

Behaviorism

A school of thought in psychology that focuses on the study of observable behavior and the ways it's learned.

Drive Theory

A theory proposed by Clark Hull suggesting that internal states create drives that motivate behavior.

Intervening Variable

A variable that mediates the effects between an environmental event and observable behavior, as posited by Clark Hull.

Cognitive Map

A mental representation of spatial locations and directions, discovered by Tolman to show latent learning in rats.

Reciprocal Determinism

The theory proposed by Albert Bandura that behavior, environment, and internal cognitive factors influence each other, forming a continuous loop.

Cognitive Behaviorism

A branch of behaviorism that incorporates cognitive processes as important for understanding behavior.

Performance vs. Learning

The distinction made by Tolman where learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge or skills, while performance is the actual demonstration of that knowledge.

Molecular Approach

An approach that views behavior as a series of stimulus-response events, criticized by Tolman for not accounting for holistic behavior.

Holistic Approach

An approach that considers the whole system of behavior rather than breaking it down into smaller parts, emphasized by Tolman.

Social Learning Theory

Albert Bandura's theory that emphasizes learning through observation and imitation, considering cognitive processes in learning.