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The behaviourist approach to conditioning in psychology focuses on how human behaviour is shaped by environmental factors through learning and association.
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The behaviourist approach evaluation reveals both strengths and weaknesses of this psychological perspective.
Strengths of behaviourist approach:
Highlight: The ability to modify behavior by changing associations has been advantageous in helping people overcome fears and anxieties that affect their daily lives.
Weaknesses of behaviourist approach:
Quote: "Humans show much more complex behaviour therefore the findings cannot be generalised and applied to humans."
Highlight: This deterministic view poses challenges for the legal system, as it suggests individuals may not be fully responsible for their actions if behavior is entirely learned from the environment.
In conclusion, while the behaviourist approach psychology has made significant contributions to our understanding of learning and behavior modification, it faces important criticisms regarding its comprehensiveness and applicability to complex human behaviors.
The behaviourist approach psychology is founded on the belief that human behavior can be explained through conditioning and is shaped by the environment. This approach assumes that the mind is a blank slate at birth, rejecting genetic influences on behavior. Behaviourists focus solely on measurable, observable behaviors.
Definition: The behaviourist approach views all behavior as learned responses to environmental stimuli rather than the result of internal mental processes.
There are two main types of conditioning in the behaviourist approach:
Example: In Pavlov's famous dog experiment, he demonstrated how a neutral stimulus (bell) could be associated with an unconditioned stimulus (food) to produce a conditioned response (salivation to the bell).
Example: Skinner's box experiment showed how rats learned to press a lever to receive food through continuous reinforcement.
Vocabulary:
The behaviourist approach emphasizes that all behavior is learned through interaction with the environment, rejecting the idea of innate behaviors or genetic influences.
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Systematic Desensitisation
Includes the main principles of systematic desensitisation, counter conditioning, the different types of systematic desensitisation, and an evaluation
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Systematic desensitisation, therapy for behaviourist approach
Explaining the process and effectiveness of systematic desensitisation for the behaviourist approach. I’ve also included ethical issues.
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The behaviourist approach to conditioning in psychology focuses on how human behaviour is shaped by environmental factors through learning and association.
The behaviourist approach evaluation reveals both strengths and weaknesses of this psychological perspective.
Strengths of behaviourist approach:
Highlight: The ability to modify behavior by changing associations has been advantageous in helping people overcome fears and anxieties that affect their daily lives.
Weaknesses of behaviourist approach:
Quote: "Humans show much more complex behaviour therefore the findings cannot be generalised and applied to humans."
Highlight: This deterministic view poses challenges for the legal system, as it suggests individuals may not be fully responsible for their actions if behavior is entirely learned from the environment.
In conclusion, while the behaviourist approach psychology has made significant contributions to our understanding of learning and behavior modification, it faces important criticisms regarding its comprehensiveness and applicability to complex human behaviors.
The behaviourist approach psychology is founded on the belief that human behavior can be explained through conditioning and is shaped by the environment. This approach assumes that the mind is a blank slate at birth, rejecting genetic influences on behavior. Behaviourists focus solely on measurable, observable behaviors.
Definition: The behaviourist approach views all behavior as learned responses to environmental stimuli rather than the result of internal mental processes.
There are two main types of conditioning in the behaviourist approach:
Example: In Pavlov's famous dog experiment, he demonstrated how a neutral stimulus (bell) could be associated with an unconditioned stimulus (food) to produce a conditioned response (salivation to the bell).
Example: Skinner's box experiment showed how rats learned to press a lever to receive food through continuous reinforcement.
Vocabulary:
The behaviourist approach emphasizes that all behavior is learned through interaction with the environment, rejecting the idea of innate behaviors or genetic influences.
Psychology - psychopathology
THE BEHAVIOURAL APPROACH TO EXPLAINING PHOBIAS The two-process model, including classical and operant conditioning
32
858
0
Psychology - Explanations of attachment: Learning theory
Dollard and Miller (1950): caregiver-infant attachment explained by learning theory
10
392
0
AP Psychology - Unit 4 Outline: Learning
U4 Outline for Myer's Psychology Textbook (3rd Edition) - Covers Modules 26-30
10
138
0
Psychology - Systematic Desensitisation
Includes the main principles of systematic desensitisation, counter conditioning, the different types of systematic desensitisation, and an evaluation
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112
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Psychology - Systematic desensitisation, therapy for behaviourist approach
Explaining the process and effectiveness of systematic desensitisation for the behaviourist approach. I’ve also included ethical issues.
1
75
0
Psychology - The learning approach: Social learning theory
Psychology - Approaches
7
478
0
Average App Rating
Students use Knowunity
In Education App Charts in 12 Countries
Students uploaded study notes
iOS User
Stefan S, iOS User
SuSSan, iOS User
