Psychological Theories

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Behaviorism

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A theory of learning which states all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment through a process called conditioning.

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Classical Conditioning

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A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired: a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

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Cognitive Theory

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A theory of psychology that focuses on mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

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Developmental Theories

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Theories that study the psychological growth of individuals and how they change over time.

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Operant Conditioning

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A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.

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Psychoanalytic Theories

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Theories that focus on the unconscious mind and its influence on human behavior.

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Social Cognitive Theory

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A theory that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality.