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Behaviorism
General Overview
Classical
Conditioning Process

Classical
Conditioning (Pavlov)
Findings

Watson Findings

Operant Conditioning

Reinforcement

Pavlov's experiment
involved three
phases: (1) the
preconditioning
phase; (2) the
conditioning phase;
and (3) the
postconditioning
phase
(2015, p. 32).

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The preconditioning
phase, the
conditioning phase,
and the
postconditioning
phase are all part of
Pavlovs
experiment.
(Winsor, Murrell,
Magun-Jackson,
2015)
Pavlov also explored Stimulus
other learning
generalization,
mechanisms
discrimination, and
including stimulus
extinction were some
generalization,
of the learning
discrimination, and
mechanisms Pavlov
extinction (2015, p. explored. (Winsor,
32).
Murrell, MagunJackson, 2015)
Stimulus response is The Little Albert
possible in humans
Experiment,
just as it is in
performed by John
animals. John Watson Watson, was an
was an American
experiment that
psychologist who
applied the principles
applied the principles of classical
of classical
conditioning.
conditioning in an
(Winsor, Murrell,
experiment known as Magun-Jackson,
The Little Albert
2015)
Experiment (2015,
p. 33).
It is defined as a
Consequences
type of learning
change the behavior
where a learner's
of an individual. This
behavior is changed
type of learning is
by the consequences
Operant
that follow (2015, p. Conditioning.
34).
(Winsor, Murrell,
Magun-Jackson,
2015)
In order for a
Reinforcement will

Notes

He experimented
with dogs. He taught
the dog to salivate to
the sound of a bell,
rather than the sight
of food.

Unconditioned
stimulus (UCS)
Unconditioned
response (UCR)
UCS is an unlearned
response.
Watson demonstrated
emotional responses.
His experiment dealt
with a nine-monthold baby and a white
rat.

Most people will

repeat a behavior that
has a good outcome
rather than one that
does not.

Encouraging students

Punishment
Schedules of
Reinforcement
Social Learning
Theory
Bandura Findings
Learned Helplessness
Optional Extra

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Notes

reinforcement to be
effective, it needs to
be important to and
desirable for the
individual (2015, p.
34).

only work if it is
significant and
wanted by an
individual. (Winsor,
Murrell, MagunJackson, 2015)

to do a good job on
their work and
rewarding them with
a treat or a sticker, is
a good example of
reinforcement.