Introduction to Behaviorism Quiz
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Who is considered the founder of behaviorism?

  • Ivan Pavlov
  • John Broadus Watson (correct)
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Edward Thorndike
  • Behaviorism emphasizes the importance of innate factors in influencing behavior.

    False

    What are the two major types of conditioning in behaviorism?

    Classical conditioning and operant conditioning

    Classical conditioning was proposed by __________.

    <p>Ivan Pavlov</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does operant conditioning focus on?

    <p>Using reinforcement or punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the psychologist with their contribution to behaviorism:

    <p>John B. Watson = Founder of behaviorism B.F. Skinner = Operant conditioning Ivan Pavlov = Classical conditioning Edward Thorndike = Law of effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Introspection is considered a reliable method in behaviorism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of behaviorism?

    <p>Observable behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do behaviorists believe happens when reinforcement and punishment are applied in teaching?

    <p>Behavior will positively change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behaviorism emphasizes internal influences such as thoughts and feelings in the learning process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the teacher according to the behaviorist approach?

    <p>The teacher is the dominant person in the classroom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ is a penalty or sanction given for a crime or offense.

    <p>Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a technique rooted in behaviorism?

    <p>Cognitive therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following theorists with their contributions to behaviorism:

    <p>Pavlov = Conditioned responses Watson = Observable behaviors Skinner = Operant conditioning Bandura = Social learning theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behaviorism accounts for learning that occurs without reinforcements and punishment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to learning according to the behaviorist perspective?

    <p>Conditioning the child in early years of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Behaviorism

    • Behaviorism is a learning theory focusing on behavior shaped by environmental interactions through conditioning.
    • Emphasizes observable behavior over innate factors influencing behavior.

    Key Figures in Behaviorism

    • John B. Watson (1913): Founder of behaviorism; argued against introspection as unreliable.
      • Born: January 9, 1878; Died: September 25, 1958.
      • Advocated for the study of both normal and abnormal behaviors in humans and animals.
    • Ivan Pavlov: Proposed classical conditioning; awarded Nobel Prize in 1904.
    • B.F. Skinner: Developed operant conditioning, focusing on reinforcement and punishment.
    • Edward Thorndike and Clark Hull: Contributed to the development of behavioral theories.

    Types of Conditioning

    • Classical Conditioning:
      • Involves pairing a natural stimulus with an environmental stimulus to evoke a similar response.
    • Operant Conditioning:
      • Focuses on behavior modification through reinforcement (reward) and punishment (penalty).

    Principles of Behaviorism

    • Learning is a result of conditioning rather than innate qualities.
    • Emphasizes direct instruction, practice, monitoring, and feedback to promote desired behaviors.
    • Teachers play a dominant role in the classroom, shaping student behavior through reinforcement of desired actions.

    Critiques of Behaviorism

    • Considered one-dimensional; neglects internal influences such as thoughts and feelings.
    • Criticized for overlooking learning that occurs without reinforcements or punishments.
    • Offers measurable and quantifiable data, making research easier.

    Applications of Behaviorism

    • Effective therapeutic techniques rooted in behaviorism include intensive behavioral intervention, token economies, and discrete trial training.
    • Useful in modifying maladaptive behaviors in both children and adults.

    Conclusion

    • Behaviorism, according to Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner, posits that behaviors result from learned responses reinforced by stimuli, excluding the role of emotions or internal thoughts.

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    Test your knowledge on the key concepts and figures in behaviorism, a learning theory that emphasizes observable behavior shaped by environmental interactions. This quiz covers prominent theorists like Watson, Pavlov, and Skinner, as well as the types of conditioning they developed.

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