Behaviorism Theories

Behaviorism Theories

1. Classical Conditioning (Pavlov - dog research)

   • Behaviour is modified through learnt ASSOCIATIONS
     • Stimuli presented together in time and space are mentally linked and cause the same behavioural & emotional reaction, e.g. an association was formed between the food and bell.
   • 1) ORIGINAL BEHAVIOUR. Unconditioned stimuli (food) --> unconditioned/natural response (salivation). .Neutral stimulus (bell) produces no response.
     • UCS --> UCR
   • 2) MODIFIED EXPERIENCE/ENVIRONMENT Unconditioned stimulus (food) is paired with a neutral stimulus (bell), unconditioned response (salivation) is received when both given together.

2. Operant Conditioning (Skinner - rat research)