Behaviorist Theorists
Theorist famous for the Law of Effect, which says that behaviors that are followed by desirable outcomes will be repeated.
Who is Edward Lee Thorndike?
Term for learning that takes place by means of rewards and punishments.
What is operant conditioning?
One type of classroom reward that is commonly used to reinforce positive behavior.
What is stickers, praise, points, or rewards?
The type of reinforcement that happens when a child is praised for finishing homework.
What is Positive reinforcement?
How behaviorism assists with classroom management.
What is establishing clear expectations and consistent routines?
Behaviorist most closely associated with operant conditioning.
Who is B.F. Skinner?
Reinforcement in behaviorist theory.
What is anything that increases the likelihood a behavior will happen again?
Why sticker charts or point systems are considered examples of behaviorism.
What is rewarding desired behaviors to increase the likelihood they will continue?
The type of reinforcement that happens when a teacher takes away additional homework for good behavior.
What is negative reinforcement?
How behaviorism impacts discipline practices in schools today.
What is emphasizing consequences, rewards, and structured behavior systems?
Conducted the famous “Little Albert” experiment.
Who is John B. Watson?
The difference between positive and negative reinforcement?
What is when positive reinforcement adds something pleasant to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement removes something unpleasant to increase behavior?
How classroom rules connect to behaviorist theory.
What is setting expectations and reinforcing behaviors through rewards or consequences?
An example of negative reinforcement in the classroom.
What is excusing a child from a difficult task after following directions, increasing compliance?
How behaviorist practices impact children’s motivation.
What is increasing extrinsic motivation, but may reduce intrinsic motivation if overused?
Theorist who argued that psychology should concentrate on observable behavior, not thoughts.
Who is John B. Watson?
Punishment and how it differs from reinforcement.
What is punishment is used to decrease a behavior, while reinforcement is used to increase a behavior?
How behaviorist strategies are used to support cognitive development in students.
What is reinforcing academic behaviors like completing work, participating, and practicing skills?
Why positive reinforcement is more effective than punishment when it comes to young children.
What is building confidence, encourages motivation, and supports emotional well-being?
A possible social-emotional issue with a strict behaviorist approach.
What is discouraging autonomy or emotional expression if used too rigidly?
Behaviorist who emphasized trial-and-error learning as a crucial method that children use to acquire new behaviors.
Who is Edward Lee Thorndike?
A behaviorist principle that explains why a child continues a behavior after receiving praise or a reward.
What is the principle of reinforcement (operant conditioning)?
One potential criticism of overemphasizing behaviorist strategies in the classroom.
What is limiting creativity, intrinsic motivation, or deeper understanding?
How reinforcement affects the social-emotional development of a child.
What is improving self-esteem, emotional regulation, and positive peer interactions?
How teachers combine behaviorist approaches with more child-centered approaches.
What is combining reinforcement with social-emotional learning and child-centered teaching?