Behaviourist

Nurture

Emphasises that all behaviour is learned through environmental experiences.

Determinism

Belief that behavior is determined by past experiences and environmental factors.

Pavlov's dog

Experiment involving classical conditioning where a dog associated a bell with food.

Skinner, reinforcement

B.F. Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, using reinforcement to shape behavior.

Bandura, Children copying adults

Albert Bandura's social learning theory, highlighting observational learning.

Experiments

Preferred method of testing behaviorists use to study observable behavior.

Classical/Operant conditioning

Behaviorist theories focusing on learning through associations and consequences.

Social Learning Theory

Bandura's theory emphasising learning through observation and imitation.

Conscious process

Behaviorism acknowledges that learning is a conscious process influenced by the environment.