Objectives and Importance of Behaviorism in Psychology
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Which law of Thorndike's principles states that behaviors followed by favorable outcomes are more likely to be repeated?

  • Law of Exercise
  • Law of Readiness
  • Law of Use
  • Law of Effect (correct)
  • What did John B. Watson and Rosaline Rayner aim to condition in the Little Albert experiment?

  • Joyful response
  • Neutral reaction
  • Fear response (correct)
  • Angry behavior
  • According to behaviorists, what is the role of free will in determining behavior?

  • It is a minor influence
  • It is the main determinant
  • It is non-existent (correct)
  • It varies based on upbringing
  • In operant conditioning, what did B.F. Skinner emphasize for shaping behavior?

    <p>Schedules of reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do contemporary behaviorists view free will compared to traditional behaviorists?

    <p>As a minor factor in behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area applies behaviorist principles by using rewards and feedback to motivate behaviors in users?

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

    Who is known for classical conditioning in behaviorism?

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

    Which behaviorist coined the term 'behaviorism'?

    <p>John B. Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Edward Thorndike pioneer in behaviorism?

    <p>Operant conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behaviorist emphasized the study of observable behavior?

    <p>John B. Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In classical conditioning, what becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus to elicit a reflexive response?

    <p>Neutral stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of experiments did Edward Thorndike conduct to demonstrate operant conditioning principles?

    <p>Puzzle box experiments with cats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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