John B. Watson's Theory Of The Behaviorism Theory

Behaviorism is a theory introduced during the time that psychoanalytic theory was being practiced. About 1913 John B. Watson wrote a paper on Behaviorism called Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It. This paper essentially kicked off the theory. Behaviorism states that a person’s environment is what develops behavior. It is formed on objects, comforts, and things and people surrounding the subject. It does not consider the emotions or will or mind of the person. If the Behaviorism Theory is going to be considered as psychology then it needs to be measured. The first theorist I want to introduce is Ivan Pavlov. He was born in 1849 in Russia. As a Russian scientist he won a Nobel Prize for classical (respondent) conditioning in his research …show more content…
It allows for harmony, with many options in the environment and (minds) of the people involved. Everyone learns what is expected of each other and can create a strong sense of belonging and care, if it is consistently done and communicated with a heart of love. While behaviorists don’t consider the mind or heart, as far as measuring its behavior, I do believe that this is where the true person starts. It is my conviction of a creator God, who has made each one of us to love him back. The inner self is the real person. By using behaviorist methods, parents can shape the will of a child to some extent in a positive or negative manor depending on how and when those methods are being used. One must consider the timing, temperament, environment, birth order and personality, and values of the family as well. Skinner’s method allows for more variety in the outcome. I also believe one must be careful not to use it to control the child or to mold them like a robot. This is very damaging, and abusive on the child’s inner self, producing bitter resentment toward the parent(s), as well as themselves depending on the situation. Many of my childhood years were spent dealing with a mom who was narcissistic and a habitual liar and a dad who was always in denial of her verbal communication and actions toward the kids. He never reached out to community to get help. Mom used her own selfish wants and preferences to make children comply and the results have been sad and lots of emotional heartache. In wrapping up, I would say that behavioral theories can be used in combination with each other in various scenarios. It takes a wise, discerning parent to know how and when to use what. Parenting isn’t for the faint of