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Behaviourism Report

Behaviorism is a learning theory based on the idea that conditioning through environmental interactions shapes behavior. Behaviorists believe behaviors are acquired through classical and operant conditioning, and that only observable behaviors should be studied. There are two main types of behaviorism: methodological behaviorism, which focuses on studying observable behaviors scientifically, and radical behaviorism, which sees behavior as influenced by environmental reinforcements. Common behaviorist teaching strategies include drills, question and answer, guided practice, regular review, and positive reinforcement.

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Behaviourism Report

Behaviorism is a learning theory based on the idea that conditioning through environmental interactions shapes behavior. Behaviorists believe behaviors are acquired through classical and operant conditioning, and that only observable behaviors should be studied. There are two main types of behaviorism: methodological behaviorism, which focuses on studying observable behaviors scientifically, and radical behaviorism, which sees behavior as influenced by environmental reinforcements. Common behaviorist teaching strategies include drills, question and answer, guided practice, regular review, and positive reinforcement.

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BEHAVIOURIS

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Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the
idea that all behaviors are acquired through
conditioning, and conditioning occurs
through interaction with the environment.
Behaviorists believe that our actions are shaped by
environmental stimuli.
In simple terms, according to this school of thought,
also known as behavioral psychology, behavior can
be studied in a systematic and observable manner
regardless of internal mental states. Behavioral
theory also says that only observable behavior
should be studied, as cognition, emotions, and
mood are far too subjective.
Types of Behaviorism:

1. Methodological Behaviorism
- states that observable behavior should be
studied scientifically and that mental states and
cognitive processes don't add to the
understanding of behavior.
Types of Behaviorism:

2. Radical Behaviorism
- is rooted in the theory that behavior can
be understood by looking at one's past and
present environment and the reinforcements
within it, thereby influencing behavior either
positively or negatively.
Classical Conditioning
- is a technique frequently used in behavioral
training in which a neutral stimulus is paired with a
naturally occurring stimulus. Eventually, the neutral
stimulus comes to evoke the same response as the
naturally occurring stimulus, even without the
naturally occurring stimulus presenting itself.
- The classical conditioning process works by
developing an association between an
environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring
stimulus.
Operant Conditioning
- sometimes referred to as instrumental
conditioning, is a method of learning that
occurs through reinforcement and punishment.
Through operant conditioning, an association is
made between a behavior and a consequence
for that behavior.
-This behavioral approach says that when a
desirable result follows an action, the behavior
becomes more likely to happen again in the
future.
Consequences Affect Learning
- Behaviorist B.F. Skinner described operant
conditioning as the process in which learning can
occur through reinforcement and punishment. More
specifically: By forming an association between a
certain behavior and the consequences of that
behavior, you learn.
- For example, if a parent rewards their child with
praise every time they pick up their toys, the desired
behavior is consistently reinforced and the child will
become more likely to clean up messes.
Behaviorist teaching strategies:
Teachers can implement behavioral learning strategy techniques in their
classroom in many ways, including:

• Drills - Teachers may practice skills using drill patterns to help


students see the repetition and reinforcement that behavioral learning
theory uses.

• Question and answer - Teachers can use a question as a stimulus


and answer as a response, gradually getting harder with questions to
help students.
• Guided practice - Teachers can be directly involved in helping
students go through problems to give them the reinforcement and
behavior demonstration you want them to follow.

• Regular review - Reviews are important to behavioral learning theory.


Going back over material and giving positive reinforcement will help
students retain information much better.

• Positive reinforcement - Behaviorist classrooms utilize positive


reinforcement regularly. This can be in the form of verbal reinforcement and
praise, reward systems, added privileges, and more.
References:
• Cherry, K. (2022). What is Behaviorism? Retrieved from
https://www.verywellmind.com/behavioral-psychology-4157183
• What is the Behavioral Learning Theory? Retrieved from https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-
behavioral-learning-theory2005.html

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