BEHAVIOURAL PERSPECTIVE(BANDURA+CHANEY)

Psychology should be __ and only study __ __

scientific, observable behaviour

We are products of our __ and __

environment, experiences

Everyone is born with a ‘__ __’, blank slate

tabula rasa

We have no complex thoughts, personality or behaviours that are __

inherited

Behaviour is caused by __ __ __

learned stimulus-response

There are 3 types of learning:

Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, vicarious conditions

Classical conditioning: Learning through __

association

Operant conditioning: Learning through __ and __

reinforcement, punishment

Vicarious conditions:(Social learning theory) Learning through __ and __

observation, imitation

Behaviourist research methods(2):

Lab experiments, observation

Practical Application:

Crime and punishment

STRENGTHS(2):

high scientific objectivity, determinism strengths

WEAKNESSES(2):

unrealistic environments, ethical issues