Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
According to behaviorism, behavior is primarily influenced by
According to behaviorism, behavior is primarily influenced by
- genetics
- environmental events (correct)
- pairing of antecedent stimuli
- motivational state
What is the main focus of behaviorism?
What is the main focus of behaviorism?
- Depth psychology
- Antecedent stimuli
- Reinforcement and punishment (correct)
- Heredity
Who pioneered the law of effect, which involved the use of consequences to strengthen or weaken behavior?
Who pioneered the law of effect, which involved the use of consequences to strengthen or weaken behavior?
- Sigmund Freud
- Ivan Pavlov
- Edward Thorndike (correct)
- B.F. Skinner
Behaviorism emerged as a reaction to which form of psychology?
Behaviorism emerged as a reaction to which form of psychology?
Signup and view all the answers
What is behaviorism's view on the role of heredity in determining behavior?
What is behaviorism's view on the role of heredity in determining behavior?
Signup and view all the answers
