Behaviorism

"Behaviorism is a learning theory which states all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment through a process called conditioning."

Reference

McLeod, S. (2020). Behaviorist Approach. Simply Psychology.https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html

What is the definition of behaviorism?

Three basic beliefs of behaviorists are objectivism, environmentalism, and reinforcement. Objectivism refers to analyzing an individual's external factors. Environmentalism is the role the environment plays with behavior. Reinforcement is the idea that the consequences of our behavior affect our future behavior.

Behaviorists also believed psychology was observable and measurable.

References

Cooper, P. (1993). Paradigm shifts in designed instruction: From behaviorism to cognitivism to constructivism. Educational Technology, 33(5), 12-19.

McLeod, S. (2020). Behaviorist Approach. Simply Psychology.https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html

What are the grand ideas of behaviorism?

The father of behaviorism is considered to be John Watson due to his work in the field. He launched the school of psychology in 1913. He is also well known for his study known as Little Albert. He conditioned a baby to fear rats by making loud noises every time the child touched the rat.

Reference

McLeod, S. (2020). Behaviorist Approach. Simply Psychology.https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html

What is behaviorism's history?

The key concepts of behaviorism are:

stimulus-response

conditioning, operant and classic

reinforcement

Reference

McLeod, S. (2020). Behaviorist Approach. Simply Psychology.https://www.simplypsychology.org/behaviorism.html

What are the suppositions/propositions of behaviorism?

Critics point out behaviorism deterministic view of human behavior without considering free will. Others have pointed out that a response to a stimuli is not a simple cause and effect and we must take into considerations other factors influencing the response.

Reference

New World Encyclopedia. (2016, May 26). Behaviorism. https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Behaviorism

What are the challenges of behaviorism?