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John Watson
American psychologist born in 1878, behaviorism founder.
Observable Behaviors
Focus on actions rather than internal mental processes.
Introspection
Self-examination of one's mental and emotional processes.
Environmental Influence
Belief that behavior is shaped entirely by surroundings.
Little Albert Experiment
Study demonstrating classical conditioning in a child.
Classical Conditioning
Learning process where a neutral stimulus elicits a response.
Fear Conditioning
Emotions like fear can be conditioned through association.
Emotional Detachment
Advocacy for limited emotional expression in parenting.
Independent Adults
Goal of Watson's parenting approach for children.
Behaviorist Techniques
Methods like systematic desensitization used in therapy.
Reinforcement Techniques
Methods to shape student behavior through rewards.
Criticism of Behaviorism
Oversimplification of human behavior, ignoring thoughts and emotions.
Ethical Concerns
Issues raised regarding experiments like Little Albert's.
