Behaviorism

Numerous theories about teaching and learning have developed over time and have been utilized to explain how learning may occur and what the role of a teacher is in the learning process. Classifying and organizing the learning theories has been difficult due to an overlap in some of the concepts or key elements. Reese and Overton (1970), however, determined two basic models for learning theories: the elemental model and the holistic model. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and…

attention to the actions in her classroom she sees as detrimental to the broader dynamic, she perpetuates the air of chaos in her third grade class. Thus, Maggie’s real problem stems from an inability to fully implement the more effective pieces of behaviorism in the classroom, and instead only enforcing the aspects of punishment that are…

Social learning theory is both behaviorism and cognitive theories of learning that not only explains how people learn by observing the behavior of others but is influenced by environmental and cognitive factors. Social learning theory is often considered a stepping stone among two completely different theories of learning. Social learning theory associates behaviorism and cognitive theory of learning. People study behavior by seeing others, then acquire their own thoughts and attitudes about…

modification can be defined as the utilization of positive reinforcement for the purpose of modifying or controlling the actions of subjects (Schultz, 2011) - especially breaking undesirable habits. Behavioral modifications is based in the school of behaviorism, specially the associationistic reinforcement tradition of learning theory. As the impact of operant conditioning systems of Skinner expanded, vast research developed in the area that has been termed behavioral modification (Chaplin,…

Ian Pavlov’s Theories in Behaviorism Ian Petrovitch Pavlov was born September 14, 1849 in Ryazan, Russia. Pavlov was brought up to be an educated individual, attending a local church school, then a theological seminary. Pavlov is said to be inspired by D.I. Pisarev; who at the time was the most eminent Russian literary critic, and I.M. Sechenov; “father” of physiology in Russia. Pavlov originally following in his father’s; Peter Dmitrievich Pavlov, footsteps to become a priest, although he…

A.Heredity-is a term that refers to traits and features that are inherited from one's parents and predecessors. At birth a person inherits 50% of each parent's genetic material (genes) that are passed along through the chromosomes found in the DNA . B.Nativists-is the view that certain skills or facilities are "native" or hard-wired into the encephalon at birth. C.Environmentalists-is an interdisciplinary field that fixates on the interplay between individuals and their circumventions. The…

first exemplified when he convinced the military to fund what he called the “Pigeon Project”. Skinner believed he could train pigeons to guide bombs and torpedoes with proper training (Greengrass, 2004, p. 80). Skinner’s most notable work in behaviorism is his research of operant condition via rats. His research was conducted by placing a rat in a small cage with a button that when pressed would release food. Eventually, the rat would haphazardly press the button and release food, this,…

actions. Behaviorists believe that the only things of importance and used to understand behavior are those that we can see and observe. Human behavior is learned. If a behavior or response is not desired it can be fixed by changing the environment. Behaviorism views the development stages, especially those during childhood, to be the most important. As a child, one learns many things and during this time is when one is shaped into the person they will be as an adult.…

The types of therapies used today are as numerous and diverse as the disorders they look to treat. Techniques range from absolutely brilliant to questionably immoral and virtually everywhere in between. Out of this bountiful selection, four main therapies have risen as the most notable. They are psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and family and couples. Briefly summarized, the psychodynamic theory concentrates on digging into one’s unconscious to understand the source of their…

However, I’m going explain three psychological theories that could help explain why this might be happening. Starting with Behaviorism, then Social-Learning Theory, and lastly, Cognitive-Developmental Theory. Using the best one of the three theories, I will come up with an intervention for the parents and teacher to try, to try to solve this behavioral issue. Behaviorism is based on receiving a reward or a punishment for a behavior, this is know as behavioral reinforcement…