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According to behaviorism, psychology should primarily focus on
According to behaviorism, psychology should primarily focus on
- Unobservable events in the mind
- Observable behavior (correct)
- Internal mental states
- Cognition and emotions
According to behaviorism, what should psychology primarily concern itself with?
According to behaviorism, what should psychology primarily concern itself with?
- Unobservable events in the mind
- Observable behavior (correct)
- Internal mental states
- Cognition and emotions
What did behaviorists criticize the mentalists for?
What did behaviorists criticize the mentalists for?
- Focusing on observable behavior
- Ignoring internal mental states
- Inability to demonstrate empirical evidence (correct)
- Lack of scientific rigor
What is the process by which behavior is formed in behaviorism?
What is the process by which behavior is formed in behaviorism?
What is the primary focus of behaviorism?
What is the primary focus of behaviorism?
Who is considered a founding father of cognitive-behavioral psychology?
Who is considered a founding father of cognitive-behavioral psychology?
What are the interactions that form behaviors called?
What are the interactions that form behaviors called?
According to behaviorism, what should psychology primarily concern itself with?
According to behaviorism, what should psychology primarily concern itself with?
What did behaviorists criticize the mentalists for?
What did behaviorists criticize the mentalists for?
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Behaviorism's focus
Behaviorism's focus
Observing and measuring how environmental factors affect behavior.
Mentalists' flaw
Mentalists' flaw
Lack of verifiable, observable evidence in their explanations.
Behavioral formation
Behavioral formation
Learning through conditioning processes like classical and operant conditioning.
Behaviorism's goal
Behaviorism's goal
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Founding Behaviorist
Founding Behaviorist
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Stimulus-response
Stimulus-response
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Observable behavior
Observable behavior
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Empirical evidence
Empirical evidence
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Psychology's focus (behaviorism)
Psychology's focus (behaviorism)
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Study Notes
Behaviorism Overview
- Behaviorism emphasizes the study of observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
- Psychology should primarily concern itself with how behaviors are formed and modified through interaction with the environment.
Criticism of Mentalism
- Behaviorists criticize mentalists for focusing on internal processes that cannot be observed or measured.
- They argue that mentalists neglect the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior.
Formation of Behavior
- The process through which behavior is formed in behaviorism involves reinforcement and conditioning.
- Conditioning can be classical (association between stimuli) or operant (reinforcement of desired behaviors).
Primary Focus of Behaviorism
- The primary focus of behaviorism is on the stimulus-response relationship, examining how specific stimuli lead to observable responses.
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology
- Aaron Beck is considered a founding father of cognitive-behavioral psychology, integrating cognitive processes with behavioral insights.
Interactions Forming Behaviors
- Interactions that form behaviors are termed as conditioning processes, which are key to understanding how behaviors develop over time.
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