Behaviorism Theory

Which of the following best describes behaviorism?

• The study of unconscious desires
  
  

• The study of observable behavior

• The study of dreams and emotions

• The study of mental processes

What is Classical Conditioning?

• Explanations of learning that focus on external events as the cause of changes in behavior, either positive or negative

• Process through which experience cause permanent change in knowledge or behavior

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  The association of automatic response with new stimuli

• Process which strengthens behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior

What is positive reinforcement?

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  Strengthening behavior by presenting a desire stimulus after the behavior

  
  

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  Learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences

• The association of automatic responses with new stimuli

• Strengthening behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs

According to Watson, what is the most important factor in shaping behavior?
  

• Genetics

• Environment

• Free will

• Instinct

Watson believed that human behavior can be:

• Predicted and controlled

• Explained through introspection
  

• Influenced by spiritual experiences
  

• Understood through emotions

What is the definition of learning?

• Learning which is voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences

• Explanations of learning that focus on external events as the cause of changes in behavior, either positive or negative.

• The process through which experience causes permanent change in knowledge or behavior

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  The association of automatic responses with new stimuli

  
  

What famous experiment is associated with John B. Watson?

• Little Albert Experiment

• Skinner Box

• Pavlov's Dogs

• Strange Situation test

What is the definition of Behavioral Learning Theories

• Process through which experience causes permanent change in knowledge or behavior

• Strengthened behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior.

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  Learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences

• Explanations of learning that focuses on external events as the cause changes in behavior, either positive or negative

What is negative reinforcement?

• Learning in which voluntary behavior is strengthened or weakened by antecedents or consequences

• Strengthening behavior by presenting a desired stimulus after the behavior

• Strengthening behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs

• The process through which experience causes permanent change in knowledge or behavior

Learning through receiving something I don't want is called ____________

• Positive Reinforcement

• Punishment

• Negative Reinforcement

• None of the above