Behaviorist Perspective Flashcards

Flashcards about Behaviorism in Psychology

Behaviorist Perspective

Perspective in psychology that focuses on observable acts of behavior and their effects, emphasizing what is observable and measurable.

ABC's in the classroom

Antecedents, Behavior, Consequences – refers to paying attention to behavior in the classroom.

Behavior-shaping

Situations in which a desired behavior is required, necessitating reinforcement to reach that behavior.

Antecedent

A thing that existed before or logically precedes another.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a neutral stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences. Key elements include positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and punishment.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response.

Unconditioned Response

The unlearned response that occurs naturally in reaction to the unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Little Albert Experiment

An expression of fear that Little Albert was conditioned to react with.

Classical conditioning

Learned behaviors that occur when a neutral stimulus is associated with a learned response.

Positive reinforcement

Rewarding a learner for good behavior.

Punishment

A penalty for undesired Behavior.

Negative reinforcement

Learner handing in homework on time to avoid a punishment.

Positive Reinforcement

Rewarding a learner for good behavior.

Punishment

Presenting something aversive after a specific behavior to decrease the frequency of that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

An attempt to increase a specific behavior by removing something that is negative when the behavior is done.

Positive punishment

Adding something unpleasant.

Negative punishment

Taking away something to encourage the continuation of a certain behavior

Classical Conditioning

Associate an involuntary response and a stimulus.

Operant Conditioning

Associate a voluntary behavior and a consequence.

Goal-oriented behavior

All behavior is oriented to either receive positive reinforcement or avoid punishment.