BEHAVIORISM I

Modeling

Learning by observing and imitating the behavior of others.

Learning

A lasting change in behavior or knowledge that results from experience.

Behaviorism

A theory of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal thoughts or feelings.

Stimulus (Stimuli)

Anything in the environment that causes a reaction or response.

Response

A behavior or reaction to a stimulus.

Acquisition

The process of learning or developing a new response through association.

Shaping

Teaching a behavior gradually by rewarding closer and closer approximations of the desired action.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Associative learning

Learning that two events, stimuli, or behaviors are connected.