Evaluation of the Behaviourist Approach

• What issues can harsh conditioning methods lead to?

  Concerns about emotional well-being
• What does the Behaviourist Approach focus on?

  Observable behaviors
• What are the two types of conditioning in the Behaviourist Approach?

  • Classical conditioning: Associating a stimulus with a response
  • Operant conditioning: Using rewards or punishments to modify behavior
• What does the Behaviourist Approach emphasize about actions?

  They are determined by environmental factors
• How does the Behaviourist Approach view learning?

  As shaped by conditioning
• How can classical conditioning be observed in the Behaviourist Approach?

  By measuring fear responses to a dog
• Who are key figures in the Behaviourist Approach?

  Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner
• What is one strength of the Behaviourist Approach?

  Objectivity
• What does scientific rigor in the Behaviourist Approach entail?

  Using controlled experiments to test hypotheses
• Why is the Behaviourist Approach considered objective?

  It focuses on observable behaviors
• How can rewards be used in the Behaviourist Approach?

  To motivate positive behaviors
• What is one weakness of the Behaviourist Approach?

  Ignores internal mental processes
• How does the Behaviourist Approach view language learning?

  It neglects cognitive processes like grammar
• What is a consequence of the deterministic view in the Behaviourist Approach?

  Neglects free will and personal choices
• Why is the Behaviourist Approach valuable for modifying behavior?

  It provides effective tools for behavior change
• What does the deterministic view suggest about behavior?

  Behavior is solely determined by the environment
• What is the significance of Skinner's box in the Behaviourist Approach?

  It demonstrates operant conditioning precisely
• Who demonstrated operant conditioning using a box?

  Skinner
• Why does the Behaviourist Approach ignore cognitive aspects?

  It focuses only on observable behaviors
• What is exposure therapy in the context of the Behaviourist Approach?

  A method to overcome phobias
• How does systematic desensitization manage anxiety?

  By pairing relaxation with anxiety-provoking stimuli
• What are the practical applications of the Behaviourist Approach in therapy?

  • Classical conditioning for phobias
  • Operant conditioning with rewards and punishments
  • Systematic desensitization for anxiety
  • Token economy for motivation
• What is operant conditioning used for in the Behaviourist Approach?

  To modify behavior using rewards and punishments
• What are practical applications of the Behaviourist Approach?

  Effective behavioral therapies
• Why might the Behaviourist Approach fail to explain problem-solving?

  It reduces behaviors to simple conditioning
• How does classical conditioning help treat phobias?

  Through exposure therapy with relaxation
• What might schools use as a reward in operant conditioning?

  Stickers for good work
• Where might a token economy be implemented?

  In hospitals or schools
• What is the Behaviourist Approach primarily used for?

  Therapy applications
• What ethical concerns arise from extreme conditioning in the Behaviourist Approach?

  Neglect of individual rights and emotional well-being
• What is the Behaviourist Approach significant for today?

  It provides methods for modifying behavior
• What does the Behaviourist Approach help to understand regarding actions?

  Habit formation and environmental factors
• In what fields is the Behaviourist Approach crucial?

  Therapy and education
• What type of therapy is informed by the Behaviourist Approach?

  Behavioral therapies
• What is exposure therapy used for?

  Helping people overcome phobias and anxieties
• What is the purpose of using tokens in a token economy?

  To motivate positive actions
• Why is objectivity important in research according to the Behaviourist Approach?

  It ensures reliable and valid results
• What is a key feature of the scientific methodology in the Behaviourist Approach?

  Focus on observable actions
• What does systematic desensitization combine?

  Classical and operant conditioning
• How does the Behaviourist Approach view the interaction of nature and nurture?

  It shows they interact to determine behavior