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Overview of Behaviorism Theory

The behaviorist theory studies human behavior through observation and believes that behavior is shaped by conditioning and reinforcement. Some major theorists of behaviorism include Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, and Albert Bandura. Behaviorism includes different types such as methodical behaviorism founded by John B. Watson and radical behaviorism by B.F. Skinner. Behaviorist ideas are based on Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments with dogs and Skinner's operant conditioning experiments showing that behavior is controlled by consequences. In education, behaviorism encourages positive reinforcement to reward good behaviors.

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Overview of Behaviorism Theory

The behaviorist theory studies human behavior through observation and believes that behavior is shaped by conditioning and reinforcement. Some major theorists of behaviorism include Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, and Albert Bandura. Behaviorism includes different types such as methodical behaviorism founded by John B. Watson and radical behaviorism by B.F. Skinner. Behaviorist ideas are based on Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments with dogs and Skinner's operant conditioning experiments showing that behavior is controlled by consequences. In education, behaviorism encourages positive reinforcement to reward good behaviors.

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THE BEHAVIORIST THEORY

By: Sam Barnette

WHAT IS BEHAVIORISM?
The prediction and control of human behavior where independent thinking plays no real part in its teaching methods Belief that men could be studied based on their behavior A school of thought began in the 19th century

MAJOR THEORISTS OF BEHAVIORISM


B.F Skinner Ivan Pavlov Albert Bandura

Some other theorists include: John B. Watson Edward Lee Thorndike Rudolf Carnap

B.F. Skinner

TYPES OF BEHAVIORISM
Methodical (Watson) Radical (Skinner) Teleological (postSkinner thought) Theoretical (postSkinner thought) Biological (postSkinner thought) Psychological (Arthur Staats)

These movements were the primary, but not only thoughts within the behaviorist movement. Many thoughts branched from those of Skinner and Watson and focused on the study of human behavior in schools.

BEHAVIORIST IDEAS

Pavlov and classic conditioning: natural response a human has to a certain stimuli (experimented with a dog salivating at the sound of a bell because after the bells dings, the dog gets food) Behaviorists found that humans are conditioned based on what they are conditioned for (the more the dog was given food after the bell, the more that became the norm for the dog)

BEHAVIORIST IDEAS (CONTINUED)


Skinner and operant conditioning: learning is controlled and results in shaping behavior through the reinforcement of stimulus-response patterns Skinner found that people shape their behavior based on positive reinforcement and rewards (or the stimulus-response theory) Reinforcement is a powerful motivator Banduras focus was on social learning to see why it is that Skinners theory is true for humans and why we respond well to motivators Observational modeling: watching something and then mimicking the observed behavior

EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS
Without technology: Encourage good behavior Use positive reinforcement (motivators) to reward those students who follow instructions Show other students they can earn the same rewards for good behaviors Give the children who do not have good behavior the chance to do so and receive a motivator

EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS
With technology: Let children use the computer programs that allow them to succeed or do well Reward good grades with extra computer time Loan out educational DVDs to students who have good behavior throughout the week

SOURCES CITED
De Mar, Gary (1989). [Link] Picture of B.F. Skinner [Link] 452&w=311&sz=31&hl=en&start=3&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=c5LzrTLFryoCM:&tbnh=127&tbnw=87&prev=/images%3Fq%3Db.f.%2Bskinner%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26 tbs%3Disch:1

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