10 Questions
Who pioneered the law of effect, a procedure that involved the use of consequences to strengthen or weaken behavior?
Edward Thorndike
Which behaviorist rejected introspective methods and sought to understand behavior by only measuring observable behaviors and events?
John B. Watson
Who suggested that covert behavior, including cognition and emotions, is subject to the same controlling variables as observable behavior?
B. F. Skinner
Which traditional form of psychology did behaviorism emerge as a reaction to?
Depth psychology
What is the primary focus of behaviorists when determining behavior?
Environmental events
Who is credited with devising methodological behaviorism?
John B. Watson
What is the primary focus of behaviorism when determining behavior?
Environmental events
In what century did behaviorism emerge as a reaction to depth psychology and other traditional forms of psychology?
20th century
Who suggested that covert behavior, including cognition and emotions, is subject to the same controlling variables as observable behavior?
B. F. Skinner
Who pioneered the law of effect, a procedure that involved the use of consequences to strengthen or weaken behavior?
Edward Thorndike
Study Notes
Key Figures in Behaviorism
- Edward Thorndike pioneered the law of effect, a procedure that involved the use of consequences to strengthen or weaken behavior.
Development of Behaviorism
- John B. Watson rejected introspective methods and sought to understand behavior by only measuring observable behaviors and events.
- He is credited with devising methodological behaviorism.
Principles of Behaviorism
- The primary focus of behaviorists when determining behavior is on observable behaviors and events.
- Behaviorism emerged as a reaction to depth psychology and other traditional forms of psychology in the 20th century.
Covert Behavior
- B.F. Skinner suggested that covert behavior, including cognition and emotions, is subject to the same controlling variables as observable behavior.
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