Behavourist Perspective

Question 1

Strength

Weakness

Answer 1

+ more scientific
+useful

• reductionist
• deterministic
• low e.v

Question 2

Definition

Answer 2

Focuses on observable behaviour rather than mental processes and explains behaviour in terms of learning.
We are born a tabula rasa
Experience is what makes us us
Classical conditioning - learn through association
Operant conditioning - learn through reward
Social learning theory - learn from others behaviours

Question 3

Examples

Answer 3

Bandura (social learning theory) watson raynor ( classical conditioning)