Week 2: Behavioral Perspective of Learning and Behavior

Week 2: Behavioral Perspective of Learning and Behavior

1. Beginnings of Behavioral Perspective

   • Aristotle
     • Principles of Association:
       • Temporal and spatial contiguity
       • Similarity
       • Contrast
   • John Locke
     • Tabula Rasa: Everyone is born with a blank slate
   • Thomas Brown
     • Secondary Laws
       • Frequency
       • Intensity

2. Major Behavioral Scientists: Wilhelm Wundt, Ivan Pavlov, John B. Watson, B.F. Skinner

3. Our Perspective

   • Like a house
   • Like a cup