behaviorist approach

• The behaviorist approach emphasizes mental processes rather than observable behavior.

  False
• The basic assumptions of the behaviorist approach include that all behavior is learned through interactions with our environment
• Behaviorists believe humans and animals learn in the same way.
• Classical conditioning is also known as learning through association
• Who first demonstrated classical conditioning?

  Ivan Pavlov
• An unconditioned stimulus produces an unconditioned response without prior learning.
• Steps in classical conditioning

  1️⃣ Pair a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus

  2️⃣ The neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus

  3️⃣ The conditioned stimulus produces a conditioned response
• In Pavlov's experiment, the food was the unconditioned stimulus
• What was the conditioned response in Pavlov's experiment?

  Salivation
• The Little Albert study conditioned a baby to be afraid of a white rat.
• Operant conditioning involves learning through consequences
• Who conducted research into operant conditioning using rats?

  B.F. Skinner
• Positive reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant consequence.

  False
• Steps in operant conditioning

  1️⃣ Behavior is performed

  2️⃣ Behavior is followed by reinforcement or punishment

  3️⃣ Behavior is repeated or avoided
• In Skinner's research, the food pellet served as a positive reinforcement
• Punishment increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

  False
• What is a token economy system based on?

  Operant conditioning
• One limitation of the behaviorist approach is that it ignores the role of thought
• Behaviorists believe that private mental processes are essential to understanding behavior.

  False
• Why do behaviorists use animal studies in their research?

  Humans and animals learn similarly
• The use of animals in research raises ethical concerns about harm
• Findings from animal studies are always generalizable to humans.

  False
• What is one strength of the behaviorist approach in psychology?

  Scientific credibility