Behaviourist approach 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyApproachesASAQA Created by: beccabuckinghamCreated on: 17-05-17 13:09 BEHAVIOURIST basic assumption Only behaviour that can be observed and measured objectively should be studied 1 of 10 BEHAVIOURIST basic assumption The basic processes of learning occur in all species 2 of 10 BEHAVIOURIST basic assumption All behaviour is determined by environmental stimuli 3 of 10 BEHAVIOURIST basic assumption Behaviour can be learnt through operant conditioning and classical conditioning 4 of 10 What is classical conditioning? Form of learning where involuntary behaviours are conditioned through the repeated paired presentation of 2 stimuli 5 of 10 What is operant conditioning? A form of learning where voluntary behaviour is shaped and maintained by it's consequences (reinforcement and punishment) 6 of 10 What is reinforcement? Consequences of behaviour that increases the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated 7 of 10 What is positive reinforcement? Stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated because it's pleasurable and rewarding 8 of 10 What is negative reinforcement? A stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated because it leads to avoidance from an unpleasant situation 9 of 10 What is punishment? A consequence of behaviour that decreases the likelihood of a behaviour because it's unpleasant 10 of 10
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