Behaviorist Theories

the theory that behaviors can be learned by associating two events with a response.

• classical conditioning theory

• operant conditioning theory

• cognitive development theory

• socialization theory

Learning occurs through the use of the senses, reflexes, and movement.

• Formal Operational

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete Operational

• Pre-Operational

The ability to think abstractly, think hypothetically, and use scientific reasoning.

• Formal Operational

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete Operational

• Pre-Operational

Children think symbolically, learning about the world through language and mental images.

• Formal Operational

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete Operational

• Pre-Operational

Logic and reason develop through concrete ideas.

• Formal Operational

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete Operational

• Pre-Operational

The understanding that something stays the same in quantity even though its appearance changes

• Object Permanence

• Egocentrism

• Law of Effect

• Conservation

The theory that states that people tend to repeat behaviors that have a positive result or are reinforced

• Classical Conditioning Theory

• Cognitive Stages of Development Theory

• Operant Conditioning Theory

• Law of Effect

Understanding that objects continue to exist even when we can't actually see them

• Object Permanence

• Conservation

• Transitivity

• Autonomy

The idea that Behavior followed by a pleasant consequence is likely to be repeated, while behavior followed by an unpleasant consequence will stop.

• Conservation

• Law of Odds

• Punishment

• Law of Effect

Swiss biologist and epistemologist who developed the theory of cognitive development

• Jean Piaget

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• John Watson