Behaviourism Intro

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Behaviourism

Also known as 'Learning Theory', it is a psychological approach that emphasises observable behaviors as the focus of study.

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John Watson

An American psychologist who played a significant role in the development of Behaviorism in the early 1900s.

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Assumptions of Behaviourism

Three main assumptions include that nearly all behavior is learned, animals and humans learn in the same ways, and the 'mind' is irrelevant in studying behavior.

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Stimulus-Response Associations

The idea that behaviors are learned through forming associations between stimuli and responses.

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Classical Conditioning

A type of learning that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus to evoke a response.

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Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behaviors are strengthened or weakened based on the consequences that follow them.

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Social Learning Theory

A theory that emphasises learning through observing others' behaviours and the consequences of those behaviours.

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Little Albert Experiment

An experiment conducted by Watson and Rayner involving the conditioning of fear responses in a young child named Little Albert.

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Genetics and Behavior

The influence of genetic factors on behavior, which behaviorism claims is not the primary cause of behaviors, although some genetic contributions may exist.

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Ethical Considerations in Research

Researchers must conduct a cost-benefit analysis when using animals in experiments, ensuring their well-being and considering the ethical implications of the research.

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