Behavioural Theories

Who is known as the father of behaviourism?

John Watson is known as the father of behaviourism.

What does classical conditioning theorize?

Classical conditioning theorizes that behaviour can be ‘taught’ using conditional stimuli.

What is operant conditioning?

Operant conditioning is defined as the process through which the frequency of a behaviour is increased or decreased based on whether that behaviour has positive or negative consequences.

What types of reinforcement exist in operant conditioning?

There are positive reinforcement (adding a pleasant stimulus) and negative reinforcement (removing an aversive stimulus).

What does Bandura’s social cognitive theory suggest about learning?

Bandura argued that learning does not always require direct reinforcement; we can learn by observing others.

How does social learning theory relate to behaviourism?

Social learning theory suggests that behaviour is learned through exposure and imitation, bridging behaviourist and cognitive theories.

What is the main focus of Behaviourist Theory?

The focus is on the influence of the environment and experiences on personality and development.

What may be an effect of classical conditioning in child development?

Powerful emotional responses can impact a child's development.

What was Albert Bandura's famous experiment related to social learning?

Bandura's Bobo doll experiment demonstrated that children can learn aggressive behaviors through imitation.

What can be considered a positive consequence in operant conditioning?

A positive consequence is a reward that increases or maintains the frequency of a behaviour.