12 Questions
Which law of Thorndike's principles states that behaviors followed by favorable outcomes are more likely to be repeated?
Law of Effect
What did John B. Watson and Rosaline Rayner aim to condition in the Little Albert experiment?
Fear response
According to behaviorists, what is the role of free will in determining behavior?
It is non-existent
In operant conditioning, what did B.F. Skinner emphasize for shaping behavior?
Schedules of reinforcement
How do contemporary behaviorists view free will compared to traditional behaviorists?
As a minor factor in behavior
Which area applies behaviorist principles by using rewards and feedback to motivate behaviors in users?
Gamification
Who is known for classical conditioning in behaviorism?
Ivan Pavlov
Which behaviorist coined the term 'behaviorism'?
John B. Watson
What did Edward Thorndike pioneer in behaviorism?
Operant conditioning
Which behaviorist emphasized the study of observable behavior?
John B. Watson
In classical conditioning, what becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus to elicit a reflexive response?
Neutral stimulus
What type of experiments did Edward Thorndike conduct to demonstrate operant conditioning principles?
Puzzle box experiments with cats
Explore the main objectives and importance of Behaviorism in psychology. Learn about how Behaviorism emphasizes observable behavior and external stimuli, and how it revolutionized psychology by focusing on measurable behavior rather than subjective experiences.
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