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Which of the following describes Tolman's view on operant conditioning?
Which of the following describes Tolman's view on operant conditioning?
What did Blodgett's maze experiment demonstrate about rats?
What did Blodgett's maze experiment demonstrate about rats?
What does the term 'latent learning' refer to in the context of Tolman's experiments?
What does the term 'latent learning' refer to in the context of Tolman's experiments?
How do the error curves from Tolman's experiments illustrate learning?
How do the error curves from Tolman's experiments illustrate learning?
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Skinner's radical behaviorism primarily emphasizes which of the following concepts?
Skinner's radical behaviorism primarily emphasizes which of the following concepts?
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What was a major conclusion drawn from Tolman's experiments compared to Skinner's approach?
What was a major conclusion drawn from Tolman's experiments compared to Skinner's approach?
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Which theory is supported by the observation of rats learning maze navigation without reinforcement?
Which theory is supported by the observation of rats learning maze navigation without reinforcement?
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In Tolman’s framework, how is learning characterized across different trials without rewards?
In Tolman’s framework, how is learning characterized across different trials without rewards?
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Which of the following describes classical conditioning?
Which of the following describes classical conditioning?
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What is an example of positive reinforcement?
What is an example of positive reinforcement?
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In which situation does negative punishment apply?
In which situation does negative punishment apply?
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How does systematic desensitization help individuals?
How does systematic desensitization help individuals?
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What is an example of escape behavior in negative reinforcement?
What is an example of escape behavior in negative reinforcement?
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Which of the following represents positive punishment?
Which of the following represents positive punishment?
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Which statement is true regarding operant conditioning?
Which statement is true regarding operant conditioning?
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What method is primarily used in juvenile facilities to modify behavior?
What method is primarily used in juvenile facilities to modify behavior?
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What does Thorndike's Law of Effect emphasize in the learning process?
What does Thorndike's Law of Effect emphasize in the learning process?
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Which of the following best illustrates classical conditioning as demonstrated by Pavlov?
Which of the following best illustrates classical conditioning as demonstrated by Pavlov?
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How did Thorndike's approach differ from traditional anecdotal methods?
How did Thorndike's approach differ from traditional anecdotal methods?
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John B. Watson is known for expanding on which psychological concept?
John B. Watson is known for expanding on which psychological concept?
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What is a key similarity between Thorndike's and Pavlov's research?
What is a key similarity between Thorndike's and Pavlov's research?
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Which of the following best reflects a trial-and-error learning scenario described by Thorndike?
Which of the following best reflects a trial-and-error learning scenario described by Thorndike?
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What is the main focus of Pavlov's experiments in classical conditioning?
What is the main focus of Pavlov's experiments in classical conditioning?
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What significant criticism did Thorndike have regarding introspective methods?
What significant criticism did Thorndike have regarding introspective methods?
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Study Notes
History of Behaviorism
- Behaviorism is a perspective emphasizing observable behavior.
- It rejects introspection as a method, with a focus on stimulus-response relationships.
- Key figures include Watson, Pavlov, Skinner, and Thorndike.
- Behaviorism emerged as a reaction against earlier psychological approaches.
Behaviorism: John B. Watson
- Watson (1878-1958) advocated for psychology as an objective science.
- He studied under functionalist John Dewey.
- Watson's doctoral thesis examined animal learning.
- He edited the Psychological Review and later became APA president.
- Watson's work encompassed psychodiagnostics in WWI and advertising.
- He had an affair with a graduate student, which led to his dismissal from Johns Hopkins University.
- Watson's career spanned across multiple avenues of psychology, culminating in a focus on observable behaviors and their ties to learning.
Behaviorism: Ivan Pavlov
- Pavlov's work on classical conditioning is vital to behaviorism.
- Classical conditioning involves associating a neutral stimulus with a potent stimulus.
- This association leads the neutral stimulus to trigger the same response as the potent stimulus.
- Pavlov's work focused on animal responses to stimuli, laying the foundation for understanding learned associations in behaviorism.
Behaviorism: Edward Thorndike
- Thorndike's research focused on animal learning.
- His work involved puzzle boxes where animals learned to escape through trial and error.
- He formulated the "law of effect," which states satisfying outcomes increase the likelihood of a response, while unsatisfying ones decrease it.
- Thorndike demonstrated the connection between actions and their consequences in animal learning through the Law of Effect, laying a critical groundwork for Behaviorism's understanding of learning.
Behaviorism: B.F. Skinner
- Skinner (1904-1990) researched operant conditioning.
- Operant conditioning emphasizes consequences and environmental influences on behavior.
- Reinforcement strengthens behaviors; punishment weakens them.
- Skinner's work extended to applications like token economies and societal design.
- Skinner's ideas profoundly influenced behaviorism and its applications in various fields.
Behaviorism: Clark Hull
- Hull (1884-1952) aimed to quantify behavioral relationships.
- He developed mathematical equations to describe learning based on drive, stimulus strength, and incentives.
- Hull's quantitative approach sought to predict specific behavioral responses.
Behaviorism: Methods
- Case studies (e.g., "Little Albert") were significant approaches.
- Researchers examined how learned associations create emotional responses.
- Principles of learning, including classical conditioning (Pavlov) and operant conditioning (Skinner), were critical to this approach.
- Thorndike's studies on animal learning, using puzzle boxes, explored the significance of consequences on behavior.
Behaviorism: Impact
- Behaviorism significantly impacted psychology and other fields.
- It provided practical applications in therapy and education.
- Behaviorism challenged the traditional focus on internal mental processes, focusing only on observable behaviors.
Behaviorism: Decline
- Behaviorism's influence waned as cognitive psychology gained prominence.
- Cognitive psychology emphasized internal mental processes and their role in guiding behavior.
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Explore the fundamental principles of behaviorism, focusing on key figures such as John B. Watson and Ivan Pavlov. This quiz covers essential concepts of observable behaviors, stimulus-response relationships, and the emergence of behaviorism as a psychological perspective. Test your understanding of their contributions to psychology and behavior analysis.
