Edward L. Thorndlike
Theory this behaviorist is responsible for developing.
What is the Theory of Connectionism?
Theory he founded, inspired by Thorndlike's former theory.
What is operant conditioning?
Theory founded by this theorist.
What is behaviorism?
The principle of this behaviorist's theory, used in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
Consequences that strengthen or weaken the likelihood of a behavior repeating (2 words).
What are reinforcement and punishment?
Watson believed that human behavior was shaped almost entirely by this external factor.
What is the environment?
Operant conditioning is a core component within this theory/field.
What is behaviorism?
Watson's theory dismisses that these types of events influence behavior.
What are internal events? (i.e. thinking, emotion)
Another word for a negative consequence that weakens the likelihood for a behavior repeating.
What is punishment?
Another word for rewards that modify voluntary behaviors.
What is reinforcement?
True or false: according to Watson, behavior is the result of S-R.
What is true?
What is operant conditioning?
Law that Skinner expanded on to develop his own theory.
What is the law of effect?
True or false, Watson conducted research into animal behavior and child rearing.
What is true?