The Behaviourist Approach

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Created on: 11-12-17 09:45

What is Introspection and who created this method?

A method used to study the mind by breaking up conscious awareness into basic structures of thoughts, images and sensations.

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What is the Behaviourist Approach

A way of explaining human behaviour in terms of what is observable and in terms of learning.

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Why are Lab experiments used?

To maintain control and objectivity

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What are the 2 forms of learning? Describe each.

1. Classical Conditioning : learning through association e.g. Pavlov's Dogs 2. Operant Conditioning : learning through consequences e.g. Skinner's Rats

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What is Positive Reinforcement?

The process of being awarded when a certain behaviour is being performed

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What is Negative Reinforcement? Give an example.

The process of avoiding something unpleasant , e.g. handing in homework on time to avoid being scolded.

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What is Punishment? Give an example.

An unpleasant consequence of behaviour , e.g. being shouted at for talking in class.

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What are 2 strengths of the Behaviourist Approach?

1. Scientific : objective, replicable 2. Real Life Application :

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What are 2 limitations of the Behaviourist Approach?

1. Environmentally Determinist : behaviour is determined by experiences e.g BF Skinner. Free Will is ignored Ethical and Practical Implications : animals are exposed to stressful conditions ( may have affected how they reacted in experiment)

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